Pottery of the ancient Pueblos. (1886 N 04 / 1882-1883 (pages 257-360)) by Holmes

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Author Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
Title Pottery of the ancient Pueblos. (1886 N 04 / 1882-1883 (pages 257-360))
Note Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "POTTERY OF THE ANCIENT PUEBLOS" by William H. Holmes is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work is an in-depth study of the pottery created by ancient Pueblo peoples, focusing on its classification, characteristics, and cultural significance. The book likely serves as an important resource for understanding the technological and artistic advancements of these communities through their unique ceramic art. The opening of this book introduces the reader to the foundational aspects of the pottery of the ancient Pueblos, explaining the context of its study as part of a larger ethnological endeavor. Holmes discusses the challenges faced in categorizing various pottery types while emphasizing the continuity of the ceramic tradition among these peoples. He outlines the geographical distribution of the Pueblos and provides an overview of their artistic expressions, highlighting the diverse construction techniques, surface finishes, materials, and decorative motifs used in their pottery. The initial chapters set the stage for a comprehensive examination of this cultural artifact, reflecting both an appreciation of its beauty and an analytical approach to its origins and functionality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indian pottery -- North America
Subject Pueblo Indians -- Antiquities
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EBook-No. 41998
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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