Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection by Isaacs, Stephen
Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection by Isaacs, Stephen

Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection

Once thought of as mere mementos, Southwestern Native American pottery is now considered fine art-praised by critics,...
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Author: Stephen Isaacs
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Language: English
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Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection by Isaacs, Stephen

Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection

$34.78
Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection by Isaacs, Stephen

Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection

$34.78
Author: Stephen Isaacs
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Once thought of as mere mementos, Southwestern Native American pottery is now considered fine art-praised by critics, coveted by collectors, and commanding top dollar worldwide. Native American Pottery of the Southwest highlights 25 works from the authors' collection, pairing luminous photographs with thoughtful commentary about the potter, his or her community (or pueblo), and the pot itself. But this is more than just a book of exquisite photographs. It also introduces readers to the rich and wrenching history of the Southwest and the evolution of its pottery--from the Anasazi, the ancestors of today's Southwestern Native Americans, who mysteriously vanished around 1300; through the Spanish conquest, the Mexican-American War, the westward expansion that devastated Native American life, and the opening of the Southwest to tourism by the Santa Fe Railroad and Fred Harvey's trackside restaurants and hotels; and to the "matriarchs," six female potters who redefined Native American ceramics in the 20th century. The book also explores the techniques used by Native American potters, who transform the clay and fire it into vessels of beauty and spiritual depth without using a potter's wheel or electric kiln. It closes with practical advice on how to build a collection and an annotated bibliography. Both a visual feast and a valuable resource, Native American Pottery of the Southwest is a celebration of a uniquely American art, a historical narrative, and an invitation to explore a living tradition.



Author: Stephen Isaacs
Publisher: Stephen Isaacs
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 98
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9798295542626


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026

About the Author
Isaacs, Stephen: - Stephen Isaacs and Ava Swartz have been collecting Native American pottery since they and their children first visited the Southwest more than 25 years ago. Stephen has been a diplomat, serving in Thailand; a professor at Columbia University, and an attorney, specializing in health and human rights. He and Ava live in San Francisco.Swartz, Ava: - Ava Swartz is a writer and editor, who holds master's degrees in public health and urban planning. A founding editor of Photograph magazine, she has written for Newsweek, The Saturday Review, and The San Francisco Chronicle, among others.Kviatkovska: - Oleksandra Kviatkovska is a photographer, living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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