The Potters of Mata Ortiz: Transforming a Tradition.

Johnson, Mark M.

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ERIC Number: EJ607264

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Potters of Mata Ortiz: Transforming a Tradition.

Johnson, Mark M.

Arts & Activities, v125 n1 p29-32 Feb 1999

Discusses the pottery revival in the village of Juan Mata Ortiz that is located in Chihuahua, Mexico. Contends that the revival was inspired by the efforts and experimentation of Juan Quezada who rediscovered the materials and techniques necessary to reproduce the Casas Grandes style polychrome pottery. (CMK)

Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art Products, Artists, Ceramics, Cultural Context, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Foreign Countries, Local History

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mexico

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