Makers & Craft
From Useful Beauty to Sculptural Clay: How American Artisanal Pottery Became Art
American artisanal pottery evolved from the functional beauty of the Arts and Crafts movement to the sculptural expression of Studio Pottery, marking clay's transition into fine art. This article distinguishes between these two pivotal eras and their impact on ceramics.
Elijah Vance·October 29, 2026
