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Title:
A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth.
Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 467-522
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Summary: "A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth" by Frank Hamilton Cushing is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This book explores the intricate relationship between Pueblo pottery and the evolution of Zuñi culture, highlighting how environmental factors influenced both the pottery-making techniques and the architectural styles of the Zuñi tribes. As such, it delves into cultural artifacts as reflections of broader societal development within the context of the ancient Pueblo peoples. The book meticulously documents the historical development of Pueblo pottery, tracing its origins from early basketry to the advanced ceramic techniques employed by the Zuñis. Cushing examines various elements, including the environmental influences that necessitated certain design choices, the evolution of pottery forms, and the decorative symbolism embedded within the artwork. He outlines the transition from simple utilitarian wares to more elaborate and artistically designated ceramic pieces, each bearing cultural significance that reflects the rituals and beliefs of the Zuñi people. Through linguistic analysis and ethnographic observations, Cushing provides a nuanced understanding of how these pottery forms function not only as practical vessels but also as vital components of Zuñi identity and spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Cushing, Frank Hamilton, 1857-1900
EBook No.: 17170
Published: Nov 28, 2005
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: Indian pottery -- North America
Subject: Zuni Indians
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth.
Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 467-522
Credits:
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Victoria Woosley and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth" by Frank Hamilton Cushing is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This book explores the intricate relationship between Pueblo pottery and the evolution of Zuñi culture, highlighting how environmental factors influenced both the pottery-making techniques and the architectural styles of the Zuñi tribes. As such, it delves into cultural artifacts as reflections of broader societal development within the context of the ancient Pueblo peoples. The book meticulously documents the historical development of Pueblo pottery, tracing its origins from early basketry to the advanced ceramic techniques employed by the Zuñis. Cushing examines various elements, including the environmental influences that necessitated certain design choices, the evolution of pottery forms, and the decorative symbolism embedded within the artwork. He outlines the transition from simple utilitarian wares to more elaborate and artistically designated ceramic pieces, each bearing cultural significance that reflects the rituals and beliefs of the Zuñi people. Through linguistic analysis and ethnographic observations, Cushing provides a nuanced understanding of how these pottery forms function not only as practical vessels but also as vital components of Zuñi identity and spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Cushing, Frank Hamilton, 1857-1900
EBook No.: 17170
Published: Nov 28, 2005
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: Indian pottery -- North America
Subject: Zuni Indians
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.