Date of Award
4-1990
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Dr. Erika Loeffler
Second Advisor
Dr. Robert Jack Smith
Third Advisor
Dr. Andrea Gerstle
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study applies John L. Fischer's (1961) hypothesis that design elements reflect certain social variables to 50 Guatemalan textiles from the collection of the Field Museum of Chicago, to test its applicability. The results of the analysis were consistent with expectations, but some modifications to the original hypothesis are suggested to minimize ambiguities. The modified analysis can be applied in areas such as archaeology, art history and museum work to expand the interpretative potential of material objects, including works of art.
Recommended Citation
Tomita, Cristina Keiko, "Analysis of Guatemalan Textiles" (1990). Masters Theses. 1069.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1069