The Pottery of Zia Pueblo
Publisher: School of American Research Press
Published: August 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9781930618268
Subjects: Zia pottery; Themes, motives; History; Crafts / Hobbies; Sociology; Pottery & Ceramics; Zia Pueblo (N.M.); Classification
First sentence: A tiny village of Native Americans has perched on the top of a small volcanic lava-capped mesa in what is now the central part of the state of New Mexico for about seven centuries.
Description: "This illustrated book is the definitive treatment of Zia Pueblo's long and complex ceramic history. Featuring nearly 700 full color photographs, hundreds of design details, and profiles of important Zia potters, it establishes a new standard of excellence in the study of Southwestern Pueblo pottery. The authors - leading authorities in the study of Pueblo ceramics - provide a comprehensive analytical timeline for the key phases and critical innovations in Zia pottery from the Spanish colonial era to the present. Collectors, ceramic specialists, and those who simply appreciate the stunning visual appeal of Zia pottery will find this an indispensable work for their libraries."--Jacket.