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Spoken Through Clay : Native Pottery of the Southwest--The Eric Dobkin Collection by Dobkin Eric S., Eric S. Dobkin and Charles S. King (2017, Hardcover)
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"Spoken Through Clay: Native Pottery of the Southwest - The Eric Dobkin Collection" is a comprehensive book showcasing nearly three hundred pottery vessels from contemporary Native artists and historic pieces. With dynamic color photography and illuminating narrative captions, this hardcover publication offers insight into the lives, techniques, and traditions of renowned potters such as Maria Martinez, Popovi Da, and Grace Medicine Flower. The Dobkin collection focuses on the aesthetic of the vessel, highlighting design, form, and scale, making it a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, collectors, and those interested in Native American studies. The book, with 352 pages, is a must-have for anyone looking to delve into the rich world of Native American pottery.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMuseum of New Mexico Press
ISBN-100890136246
ISBN-139780890136249
eBay Product ID (ePID)242694482
Product Key Features
Book TitleSpoken Through Clay : Native Pottery of the Southwest--The Eric Dobkin Collection
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicGeneral, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Artists, Architects, Photographers, Ceramics, Native American
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDobkin Eric S., Eric S. Dobkin, Charles S. King
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight133.5 Oz
Item Length14 in
Item Width11.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-012475
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal738.08997079
SynopsisSpoken Through Clay includes nearly three hundred pottery vessels covering a wide range of contemporary artists and a few important historic pieces. This book includes portraits and voices of renowned Native artists--the majority of whom are Pueblo--speaking about their artistry and technique, families, culture, and traditions. Dynamic color photography captures the depth and dimension of the pieces, while the artists provide an illuminating perspective through narrative captions. Artists, academics, collectors, family members, and gallerists add additional insight about the lives, historical context, and importance of these potters and their work. The Dobkin collection has a unique and distinctive focus on the aesthetic of the vessel, specifically on design, form, and scale. Featured artists include Maria Martinez, Popovi Da, Grace Medicine Flower, Dextra Quotskuyva, Jody Naranjo, Harrison Begay Jr., Lonnie Vigil, LuAnn Tafoya, Steve Lucas, Tammy Garcia, Virgil Ortiz, and many others., A state-by-state guide for folk art enthusiasts to learn about the masked dances still carried out in Mexico's Indian and mestizo communities.
LC Classification NumberE78.S7K53 2017
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- Jul 18, 2018
Recommend the book both as a resource and as a coffee table book.
Beautiful book and also provides good information about the Native American artists represented in it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
