Acoma and Lagina Pottery.The development of pottery pottery, the baked-clay wares of the entire ceramics field. For a description of the nature of the material, see clay. Types of Pottery It usually falls into three main classes—porous-bodied pottery, stoneware, and porcelain. making at these two pueblos is traced in this well-illustrated overview of changing materials, designs and techniques. Dillingham, a widely exhibited and collected potter, explores the meaning of pottery and potters in pueblo life. In addition to the many large photographs - many in color - of the richly designed polychrome pol·y·chrome adj. 1. Having many or various colors; polychromatic. 2. Made or decorated in many or various colors: polychrome tiles. n. pitchers and pots, other color photos show the coil-building process, design and surface application and traditional firing techniques. In addition to a comprehensive history of the development of this superb hand-built pottery, the author also discusses the state of today's Native-American art market. This lavish and interesting book is recommended as a resource for all schools with ceramics ceramics (sərăm`ĭks), materials made of nonmetallic minerals that have been permanently hardened by firing at a high temperature, or objects made of such materials. programs, and for classrooms, middle school and above, with interest in America's multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. heritage. |
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