IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
ARTIFACTS AS ART WHAT IS AN EFFIGY POT? COMPARISON AND CONTRAST THE SPIRO MOUND GROUP THE BLUFF SHELTERS A CARNEGIE GRANT & COB CAVE OTHER BLUFF SHELTER SITES SALVAGE ARCHEOLOGY ARTIFACTS FROM OTHER SITES
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Description: Complete vessel with red and white paint on buff paint. University Museum Collections, University of Arkansas Artifacts as Art
Notice the craftsmanship. Recognize the artistry evident in these vessels. Consider the skills passed down through many generations necessary to create these objects. The pots, bowls and jars are functional, but they also include design elements that reflect the culture of their makers. Notice the different types of clay pigments used, variations in pattern, texture and overall shape. It is easy to understand the appeal of such objects as works of art. Add to that the value bestowed by their antiquity and you can understand the temptation to collect and hoard such treasures.
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