DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/T3VW-9H87
Defense Date
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Art History
First Advisor
Dr. James Farmer
Second Advisor
Dr. Charles Brownell
Third Advisor
Dr. Babatunde Lawal
Abstract
The function of a ceramic vessel is often evaluated in relation to its form. Vessels with complex forms can be challenging to analyze from this perspective and require a different approach. One such example is an overlooked yet long-lived specialized vessel type in the form of conjoined lúcuma fruits found throughout the ancient Andes. The main object of this study is a Nasca version of this vessel type in the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. This study explores the relationship between form and iconography, rather than function. It examines how Nasca potters adopted the conjoined lúcuma form vessel and adapted it to into their fertility iconography.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
12-11-2015