Pottery of the Southwest: Ancient Art and Modern Traditions (Shire Library USA)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0747810435 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This level-headed, no-nonsense book follows each Southwestern geographical area/culture from prehistory through the historic pueblo era to the modern era. “In 'Pottery of the Southwest,' Carol and Allan Hayes de-mystify what can be a somewhat mystical art form. In a few words, and with a profusion of illustrated examples, the authors link Southwestern pottery to the people who made it, and to those people's relationships with their neighbors and ancestors.” Alice Kaufman, Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association
This book introduces the art from its beginnings to the present and displays examples that describe how America's first important art form grew into one of the world's most accessible treasures.. Yet despite its history and the skill of its artists, Southwestern Indian pottery remains surprisingly easy to collect. For almost two thousand years, the pottery made by the Indians of America's Southwest has remained a vital art. Today, more than twenty Pueblos and tribes make pottery within the tradition, each with a distinctive style. Potters like Nampeyo, Maria Martinez and Juan Quezada achieved worldwide fame. Many of those local styles have persisted for hundreds of years. In prehistory, beautiful pieces had high trade value, and the finest contemporary pieces command prices appropriate to fine art of any type
They are co-authors of Collections of Southwestern Pottery: Candlesticks to Canteens, Frogs to Figurines; Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni; and The Desert Southwest: Four Thousand Years of Life and Art. They are members of the Antique Tribal Arts Dealers Association. . Carol and Allen Hayes are authors, collectors, and dealers of Native American pottery, and owners of Summerhouse Antiques (summerhouseindianart), which specializes in Native American ceramics. Carol
"Pueblo Pottery Primer" according to gametime. This thin volume is well-illustrated w/ plenty of pots and the text is a good basic primer on archaic and contemporary Southwest Native American pottery. The print is small. It is a good start for begining collectors.. "Three Stars" according to David L. Perry. Get "Southwestern Pottery" instead (the newer edition) if you want a more complete introduction.. Sherry Shafer said Great example of Native Pottery. Very good book,I am a Native Potter so I am interested in all forms of North American Indian pottery.The descriptions are very detailed and the photos are well done.I would encourage anyone interested in pottery of any kind to buy this book.