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Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans
Amber Creswell Bell
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Description for Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans
Hardback. Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television. Today it is all year round. From decorative pieces to the primarily functional to sculptural works pushing the boundaries of the medium, this book surveys the richly creative output of over 50 studio potters from around the world. Num Pages: 256 pages, 231 illustrations, 228 in colour. BIC Classification: AFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 255 x 2. Weight in Grams: 1144.
Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television. Today it is all year round. Not since the 1970s has there been this level of interest and appreciation for pottery and ceramics. The return to the handmade has been driven by our increasingly digital lives and there are now more makers, sellers and collectors than ever. There is also a new desire for unique objects made by hand and the imperfections associated with the marks of the maker. Pottery is the vehicle that most aptly captures this authenticity. From decorative pieces ... Read more
Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television. Today it is all year round. Not since the 1970s has there been this level of interest and appreciation for pottery and ceramics. The return to the handmade has been driven by our increasingly digital lives and there are now more makers, sellers and collectors than ever. There is also a new desire for unique objects made by hand and the imperfections associated with the marks of the maker. Pottery is the vehicle that most aptly captures this authenticity. From decorative pieces ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500500729
SKU
V9780500500729
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About Amber Creswell Bell
Amber Creswell Bell is an arts, design and lifestyle writer and creative curator. She writes for Australia's most popular design blog The Design Files.
Reviews for Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans
'Potters in the making should rush out and buy this book' - Metro 'High quality photography ... a beautiful book to dip into, whether you are a maker or collector' - Ceramic Review 'A great introduction, showcasing the work of 50 notable potters that will leave you itching to get behind the potter's wheel in the manner of Demi Moore ... Read more