People of the ancient Andes made some of the most incredible ceramics in world art history. In this video, learn about Nazca ceramics, specifically double-spout and bridge vessels. These ceramics showcase a dazzling array of forms and colors. Nazca culture left no written records, so these vessels help us understand their society and history. We explore how and why this is a distinctive vessel form from ancient Peru.

Note: An alternative spelling for Nazca is Nasca.

This video is perfect for anyone interested in:

• The Ancient Andes

• Andean Archaeology

• Ceramics, including Paracas and Nazca Ceramics

• Ancient Art

• Indigenous Artistic Traditions

Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank

CHAPTERS

0:00 Paracas and Nazca Cultures in Ancient Peru

0:29 What is a double spout and bridge vessel?

1:14 Origins in Paracas Culture

1:42 Creating Vessels and the Coiling Method

2:07 Nazca Imagery

3:00 Colors

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