Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara), The Things I Have To Do To Maintain Myself, 1994. Clay, paint, fibre, and metal; 15 ½ x 13 x 15 in. Denver Art Museum: Funds from Polly and Mark Addison, 1994.540. © Roxanne Swentzell
Clay: From Earth to Art
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One of our oldest art forms, humans have created objects from clay across cultures, geography, and time. What exactly is clay, and how have artists used this foundational, universal medium to tell stories, connect with the spirits, and create functional (and beautiful) objects? Explore porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, and other ceramic mediums and processes as we consider the many roles clay has played in society.
