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| 9030 - 20th CENTURY CERAMICS |
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Anyone concerned with art and creativity in the modern era, including schools, art colleges and collectors, will be grateful for this introduction to one of the most popular and challenging art forms of our time. The profusely illustrated book charts the development of ceramics in the modern age, from Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the Bauhaus and Futurism, through Abstract Expressionism, Pop and Performance, to Land Art and
Installation Art.
There are clear introductions to pioneering techniques, glazes and approaches, in context and in practice, from Orientalism and colour theory to Modernism, Postmodernism and the profuse diversity of the end of the twentieth century.
A practising potter and writer of international note, Edmund de Waal examines the increasing cross-fertilization between ceramics and other disciplnes, such as painting, sculpture and architecture, and provides detailed and compelling analysis of individual pieces in context.
Author: Edmund de Waal
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| 9031 - 20th CENTURY BRITSIH STUDIO POTTERY |
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This book offers a comprehensive account of the emergence, development and achievements of British studio pottery during the 20th century. Key movements, trends and personalities are all covered. This is an important topic because Britain was the world leader in the development of studio ceramics and the ramifications of these developments have had a global impact. The book looks at how pottery established itself within the wider context of the visual arts.
The book examines the range of pottery produced under the heading of ‘studio pottery’ and discusses the way the work embodies and communicates the values of the makers. It also investigates how studio pottery has been presented to the world through photographs, exhibitions, books and publicity material.
Author: Jeffrey Jones
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| 9032 - 500 PITCHERS |
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This colour gallery presents 500 breathtaking images that include everything from handbuilt to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square.
Author: Lark Books
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| 9033 - WILLIAM MORRIS TILES |
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The first comprehensive survey of the ceramic tiles produced
by Morris & Company from the earliest examples made c1860
Author: Richard and Hilary Myers
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| 9034 - WILLIAM DE MORGAN TILES |
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A detailed account of De Morgan's work as a tile designer,
with essays on his sources and technical innovations.
Author:Jon Catleugh
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| 9035 - THE CERAMIC NARRATIVE |
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This book presents the work of contemporary ceramic artists world-wide, whose major focus is to visually relate a story or communicate a message. The full diversity of ceramic works is covered, starting with the historical, such as roman amphoras with their bands of stories that circle the pot, and ranging from vessels, plate forms and vessel-sculptures, to figurative and abstract three-dimensional works, and installation works. The reader will be left with not only a full knowledge of the rich heritage of past narrative ceramic traditions but also the great diversity of narrative works being created today.
Author: Matthias Ostermann
Type: Hardback
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| 9036 - 500 CUPS |
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From hand-built to wheel thrown, functional to sculptural this varied collection of cups is a treat for the eye, whether you’re inspired by ancient pottery or contemporary art.
Author:Suzanne Tourtillot
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| 9037 - THE CERAMIC PROCESS |
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This book is both a comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) over the years. It is a practical book which looks at materials, methods and equipment, using the results of various artists' projects to illustrate the text. EKWC is internationally renowned as a centre where ceramic artists can come for a period to experiment with new materials, methods and technologies. Their time there is funded and they are given the back-up of innovative technicians and materials to work with. The artists who have worked at the centre include some of the top names in sculpture and ceramics from around the world. These include: Neil Brownsword, Tony Cragg, Ewen Henderson, Jun Kaneko, Anish Kapoor, Kinpei Nakamura and Betty Woodman. The results have often been spectacular and the new techniques and materials adopted by other artists around the world.
Author: EKWC and Anton Reijnders
Type: Hardback
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| 9038 - CERAMICS & THE ENVIRONMENT |
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Ceramics and the Environment deals with the increasing movement to produce large-scale works of art for the environment - whether in a building, street, park or landscape. This book looks at the practicalities of these monumental artworks such as firing, installing and weatherproofing, along with other issues such as the aesthetics and suitability of the piece to its surroundings. The author looks at all these issues as well as themes in these artworks by looking at specific projects built by artists.
Author: Janet Mansfield
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| 9039 - THE POTTER'S ART |
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This authoritative and beautiful book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of British pottery. Focusing on four types - the peasant, the industrial, the artist and the studio potter - the author traces the story from the rudimentary pots of the Middle Ages to the sophisticated work of modern studio potters, always emphasizing the changing social conditions that have spurred development. This book traces the history of British pottery from the rudimentary and functional pots of the Middle Ages to the intellectually ambitious art of today's studio potters. Garth Clark, a noted ceramic authority, brings the potters to life by describing their working conditions, status, lifestyle, identity and the contribution each has made to an ever-changing and advancing tradition. Divided into four parts - one for each of the four different kinds of makers who have successively created British ceramics throughout history - the book concentrates on peasant, industrial, artist and studio potters. With simple slipware and purely practical pots, pottery in Britain was initially the laggard among the ceramic arts of Europe until the rise of industry in the seventeenth century brought about the rapid sophistication of the craft. During the two centuries that followed, Britain revolutionized the manner in which pottery was made, distributed and sold, and emerged as Europe's ceramic leader, with Josiah Wedgwood playing a key role. In the late nineteenth century artist-potters such as William de Morgan and the Martin brothers were able to capitalize on these technical developments, producing exuberantly decorated work which became a vehicle for individual expression. More recently the mantle has passed to the studio potter, and the calm lines of Bernard Leach and Lucy Rie predominate. Although the future direction of ceramics is unclear, Garth Clark shows in his discussion of contemporary potters that the possibilities are both exciting and diverse. For collectors, teachers, students, potters and pottery enthusiasts, this is an important survey which sheds new light on the fascinating history of British pottery and speculates thought-provokingly on how the craft will develop. With its magnificent colour photography and wealth of new and lively information presented in a highly readable and engaging style, it will prove to be an invaluable addition to any library.
Author: Garth Clark
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| 9041 - CRAFTS IN BRITAIN IN THE 20th CENTURY |
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A survey of the range of craft disciplines and key practitioners from the pre-World War I years to the 1990s. It shows how the crafts movement emerged in response to generalized anxiety about the production, commodification and consumption of objects in an industrialised society.
Author: Tanya Harrod
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| 9043 - 500 BOWLS |
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Five hundred inspiring variations on the simple, functional bowl will fire up the imagination of potters everywhere! Displayed on each page are bowls that reinvent and reinterpret the form, and use an astonishing range of techniques from across the globe and through the centuries. Even more important, every piece testifies to the artist's boundless creativity and inventiveness.
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| 9044 - 500 TEAPOTS |
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This is a fabulous sourcebook with 500 of the most fantastic, creative teapots you’ve ever seen, from round to square, hand built to wheel thrown and functional to sculptural.
Author: Suzanne Tourtillot
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| 9045 - WOMEN POTTERS |
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Since earliest times, women have been involved in the making of pottery. This book gives a fascinating insight into the various societies around the world in which the skills and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation, and the implications this has on communities around the world. Illustrated with beautiful, detailed maps.
Author: Moira Vincentelli
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| 9047 - SETTING UP A CERAMIC STUDIO |
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Take an insider's look at how 12 ceramists assemble their studios, making them inspiring and vibrant places to create art.
Author: Virgina Scotchie
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| 9049 - DEAR MR LEACH |
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| Bernard Leach is the godfather of Western studio pottery. In this book, the well-known British potter Sebastian Blackie, who as a teenager was in correspondence with Leach, uses the format of emails to Bernard to muse about the state of ceramics today. Accompanying illustrations make this a book that readers can dip into at leisure or read through at one go as the mood takes them. The result is a light-hearted approach to a serious subject.
Author: Sebastian Blackie
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| 9050 - DICTIONARY OF MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES |
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The updated version of our comprehensive dictionary, covering all the terminology, materials and techniques for potters. It clearly and logically presents the potter with information on everything; the sources and character of materials, the behaviour of clays and glazes, forming methods and firing processes. This new edition covers recent developments, expands on previous subjects, and brings old entries up to date. New colour sections cover raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware and porcelain, including graphs and diagrams where helpful. In short, the essential explanation of everything in the ceramic world
Author: Frank & Janet Hamer
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| 9053 - CERAMIC FAULTS & REMEDIES |
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This book is dedicated to helping potters identify quickly the nature, causes and remedies of a multitude of difficulties that can arise during pottery production. Comprehensive and easy to use, it has already proved itself to be an enormously helpful source of reference for craft potters and those working in the ceramic industry. The second edition has been fully redesigned with colour illustrations and the text has been revised, updated and expanded to reflect new developments.
Author: Harry Fraser
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| 9054 - ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF PRACTICAL POTTERY |
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In this enlarged edition of Fournier's classic pottery dictionary, there are articles on new trends such as paperclay, the use of print and mixed media as well as material on decorative terminology.
Author: Robert Fournier
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| 9056 - FUNCTIONAL POTTERY |
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Through a wide display of functional pottery, this reference book offers information and practical tips as well as international coverage of both the design and aesthetics of ceramics and artists's work.
Author: Robin Hopper
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| 9057 - STUDIO POTTERY |
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| 9058 - CONTEMPORARY PORCELAIN |
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'The success of Contemporary Studio Porcelain lies in Lane's blend of comprehensive survey, excellent colour illustrations, a succinct introduction to the work, plus relevant technical information' Ceramic Review
A practical approach to all aspects of making porcelain pots and sculpture. Includes information on clays, making processes (throwing, handbuilding and slipcasting) as well as decorating and glazes. There are beautiful photos throughout making it a lovely visual reference book as well as immensely useful.
Author: Peter Lane
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| 9061 - DICTIONARY OF SHAPE & FORM |
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A reference guide to over 600 possible ceramic shapes and forms. These are shown in both silhouette and in beautiful colour examples of current ceramic work. The author discusses design problems and offers possible solutions. He also discusses the materials and techniques most suitable for each shape as well as extras such as lips, spouts, feet and phlanges. The book is aimed at all potters - be they amateur or professional.
Author: Neal French
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| 9062 - POTTER'S Q & A BOOK |
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A compendium of the questions asked most frequently by ceramic students and new potters. The topics dealt with include: tools and equipment; materials; questions of form, function and design; handbuilding; throwing; decoration; glazing; firing; and displaying, selling and exhibiting work. There are six diagnostic charts that point the reader to the appropriate sections as well as an index which makes for easy access.
Author: Gill Bliss
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| 9063 - CERAMIC FORM |
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Ceramic Form explains the working methods of more than 150 contemporary potters and considers their approaches to design and decoration of bowls and bottles through the use of color, patterns, and texture. A unique directory of forms in profile make this at once a history and guide for collectors, an inspirational library of forms for potters, and an invaluable illustrated source for collectors.
Author:Peter Lane
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| 9064 - GARDENWARE |
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In this manual, Martin Lungley, a potter who uses terracotta for much of his work, explores the history of the material and shows by means of instructions and colour step-by-step photographs how to get the best from this versatile material.
Author: Martin Lungley
Type: Hardback
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| 9065 - CERAMICS |
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A guide for those interested in working with ceramics, this book offers advice on setting up a ceramics studio, formulating clays, applying glazes and firing. The author discusses various forms of decoration and provides quick reference charts on key topics.
Author: Richard Zakin
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| 9066 - BRITISH STUDIO POTTER'S MARKS |
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This is the only truly comprehensive directory of 20th century British Studio Potters' marks. Each entry gives biographical data, information on the type of ceramics produced, location of pottery and dates as to when the mark has changed, along with examples of different marks used. This second edition has been fully revised and updated and is a must for all potters, collectors, museums, auction houses, and shops, as well as anyone generally interested in British pottery.
Author: Robert Fournier, Eric Yates-Owen
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| 9067 - SETTING UP A POTTERY WORKSHOP |
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This book is a handy guide to setting up a pottery workshop. It covers not only fundamental questions such as types of premises, design and layout of the workshop, equipment and materials, and how to make simple tools, but also questions of marketing and promotion, legal considerations and finance. To illustrate these points, the author discusses how various potters have tackled the issues raised and gives illustrations of a wide range of different workshops. The book draws on the experiences of an international group of artists, and so it will also be pertinent for potters outside the UK.
This book is a must for those setting up a pottery for the first time, as well as the established potter who is experiencing difficulty in one of the areas covered, e.g. promotion and marketing..
Author: Alistair Young
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| 9068 - BRICKWORKS |
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A unique look at this amazing area of ceramics; sculpture made from bricks. Very simply, this book shows how an enormous pile of raw bricks is built in to a block, carved to shape, dismantled, fired and rebuilt in situ. The result is often a spectacular piece of public art. Gwen Heeney discusses every aspect - from funding and obtaining commissions through to the nuts and bolts of constructing and carrying out such huge projects.
Author: Gwen Heeney
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| 9069 - CERAMICS FOR GARDENS & LANDSCAPES |
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This book looks at ceramic pots, statues, tiles and fountains that are used in gardens and landscape design and discusses the problems inherent in making ceramics for the outdoors such as weatherproofing, installation and vandalism. It uses the practices, techniques and work of an international group of artists to illustrate how these problems can be overcome while still producing attractive pieces of work.
Author: Karin Hessenberg
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| 9070 - COUNTRY POTTERY |
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In this book the author looks over the history of British country potteries, the personalities that emerged and their wares that were made. He then discusses how a new generation of potters have been influenced by them and how these potters are incorporating these traditions in the work that they are currently making.
Author: Andrew McGarva
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| 9071 - TRADTIONAL POTTERY OF INDIA |
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Pottery has a long history in India. Over the centuries it has been used for domestic ware, votive pieces and for architecture. Each area of the country is known for its different styles, decorations and ways of making. In this book, the author, not only looks at Indian pottery but also at the communities who make it, their organization, history and philosophy.
Author: Jane Perryman
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| 9072 - CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS |
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This unprecedented survey of the most outstanding ceramics being created today offers a sweeping close-up look at the work of more than 260 artists from more than thirty countries. A special feature of this collection is the range of work from China, almost unknown outside of this country until now.
Organized by the distinctive categories of functional ceramics, figurative pieces, and installation works, the book gives a complete picture of the latest developments in each area of contemporary ceramic art. Chapters on materials, firing techniques, ethnic influences in design, and related topics delve into every aspect of ceramics creation that would be of interest to crafters, collectors, and other readers who are drawn to contemporary art. Stimulating essays by the author tie together the wide range of work shown in superbly detailed color photographs.
Artists included: John Mason, Jun Kaneko, Peter Voulkos, Ralph Bacerra, Rudy Autio, Ken Price, Peter Lane
Author: Susan Peterson
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| 9073 - THE CRAFT & ART OF CLAY |
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Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of various ceramic techniques to guide the beginner as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on things like glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. To quote one review: "...I am a studio potter and would not be without it." The fourth edition has been updated to include profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics including using the internet, more on the use of computers, added coverage of paperclays, using gold and alternative glazes.
Author: Susan Peterson
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