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Gerardo Gutiérrez (Associate Professor)

I am Professor Gerardo Gutiérrez, an archaeologist, and I work on the scientific analysis of ancient materials used to produce color in early societies to enrich our historical, social, and ideological interpretations of Mesoamerican cultures. In the past six years, I have developed a portable laboratory to characterize ancient materials, especially pigments and dyes using atomic and molecular spectrometry. An archaeology of color and colorants offers a unique window into the development of indigenous science, ideology, and learning processes to innovate knowledge and helps to explain and understand local and regional practices and cultural meanings at sites and regional areas.