La vasija que Juan fabricó

Synopsis

In Spanish. This vibrant storyis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.Juan Quezada is the premier potter in Mexico. With local materials and the primitive methods of the Casas Grandes people - including using human hair to make brushes and cow manure to feed the flames that fire his pots - Juan creates stunning pots in the traditional style. Each is a work of art unlike any other. The text is written in the form of "The House That Jack Built" and accompanied by a comprehensive afterword with photos and information about Juan's technique as well as a history of Mata Ortiz, the northern Mexican village where Juan began and continues to work. This celebratory story tells how Juan's pioneering work has transformed Mata Ortiz from an impoverished village into a prosperous community of world-renowned artists. Translated from The Pot That Juan Built, La vasija que Juan fabricó is sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.

Copyright:

2002

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781643795591

Publisher:

Lee & Low Books

Date of Addition:

01/30/24

Copyrighted By:

Nancy Andrews-Goebel Illustrations copyright

Adult content:

No

Language:

Spanish

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs

Grade Levels:

First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade

Reading Age:

6–11

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.