The Traditional Pottery of Papua New Guinea
Download or Read eBook The Traditional Pottery of Papua New Guinea PDF written by Patricia May and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Patricia May |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0824823443 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780824823443 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Traditional Pottery of Papua New Guinea by : Patricia May
Book excerpt: This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of the traditional pottery of Papua New Guinea ever produced. The authors have made a thorough analysis of pottery-making throughout Papua New Guinea based on eight years of field work. They proffer a first-hand account of clay preparation, pottery formation, and firing techniques, interwoven with information on the functions of pottery and the various approaches to decoration.