Maria Martinez belonged to the Tewa-speaking Pueblo people, known for their rich artistic heritage. Pottery-making was deeply rooted in Puebloan culture, serving as a means of artistic expression and a reflection of their close connection with the natural world. Maria grew up watching her family members create pottery, learning the traditional techniques. Of course, we seldom talk about those who simply carry on a tradition. Maria Martinez and her husband Julian revolutionized pottery production and shared their methods with their community. In doing so, they raised the profile of pottery as an art form while helping others understand and appreciate their cultural heritage.

If you would like to learn more about modern clay production, check out the clay episode of my other podcast, Art Smart.

Art Smart | Clay

Art Smart | Glaze

This is one of the 64 pieces in this year's Arts Madness Tournament. Starting Feb 26, voting will begin in a series of head to head matches. For more information, go to https://www.whoartedpodcast.com/arts-madness

This is also one of many episodes I have created covering artists and artworks required for AP Art History. Check out my Spotify playlist AP Art History Cram Session to learn more.

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