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The Ceramic Design Book : A Gallery of Contemporary Work
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| | 176 pages, 550 color photos, 8 1/2 x 11" | | Val M.
Cushing (Introduction), Chris Rich (Editor) Paperback | A
full-color
collection of the finest jury-selected contemporary ceramic art chosen from thousands of entries. All areas of ceramic art are
represented, including form and function, vision and technique, surface decoration and firing methods. World-renowned
ceramicist Val Cushing introduces the book by reviewing current trends in ceramic art.
Remarkable works from over 300 artists, many accompanied by an Artist's
Statement to provide insight into the works and Contemporary Ceramics as a
whole.
Note: One of our favorites, this book is out of print but we found it
one on our shelves. It shows very very slight signs of wear on the
cover, but we wanted to mention it.. |
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| 144 pages - Hardcover 1996 |
| Angela Fina; Christopher Gustin |
| This beautiful collection
honors the world's best potters. Selected from thousands of entries,
more than 250 pieces are showcased in this full-color volume.
Featuring teapots, platters, bowls, vessels and more, this comprehensive
guide includes a wide range of pottery styles and techniques. The
variety of subject matter and beautiful photos found in these pages will
provide inspiration for both the professional and amateur artist. This brilliant
collection of pottery is an important sourcebook for craftspeople, gallery
owners, students, and collectors, as well as the prefect gift for any
pottery lover. |
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Cups:
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| Paperback, 408 pages, 2005 |
| In the hands of an expert ceramist,
the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art-as these 500
magnificent examples so beautifully prove. The exciting pieces come from
an international array of artists, each with a unique perspective. The
stylishly varied collection has a little bit of everything: the cups range
from hand-built to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square.
Benjamin Schulman's "Stacked Teacup Set" takes a strictly
functional approach, while Heather O'Brien's "Dessert Cups on
Stand" focuses on aesthetic form rather than usefulness. Annette
Gates' "Espresso Shot Cups with Rubies" has a surface design of
simple abstract lines and dots of glaze and jewels. Some are whimsical,
others starkly conceptual. Every one is a treat for the eye. 8 X 8. all in
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Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form
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| Paperback, 408 pages,
September 1, 2004 |
| Veronika Alice Gunter - Editor |
| The latest in the 500
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| 500
Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design
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| 416 pages
Paperback w/ Flaps |
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| It's
a fabulous sourcebook with 500 of the most creative teapots ever. From
hand-built to wheel thrown, functional to sculptural, traditional to funky,
there's a bit of everything in this artistic celebration. Some find
inspiration in classic Asian designs. Others (like the intriguingly titled
"Dr. Seuss Meets Picasso!") take a figurative approach. Still
more look to the natural world. Browse through a variety of surface
treatments, from intricate carved forms to narrative painted patterns.
You
won't even have to drink tea to appreciate their beauty! |
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| 500 Bowls:
Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design
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| | 416 pages
Paperback 3/2003 | | Lark
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hundred inspiring variations on the simple, functional bowl will fire any
potter's imagination. Displayed on each page are bowls that reinvent and
reinterpret the form, and use techniques from across the globe and through
the centuries. More importantly, every piece, such as Kate Maury's
wheel-thrown porcelain, Stephen F. Fabrico's slab-built bowl with handles,
and Ruchika Madan's stoneware Fruit Bowl, testifies to the artist's
boundless inventiveness. Captions give each bowl's size, with details on
its material and glazes. |
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| Paperback, 420 pages 2006 |
| Think you know what a pitcher looks
like? Well, picture this: a salt- and soda-fired stoneware piece with
boldly sensuous lines or a slab-built "oil can," wood-fired to
mimic the appearance of rust. Never before has there been such an
extensive and remarkable collection of ceramic pitchers that simply
redefines the art. Juried by Terry Gess, this provocative color gallery
presents 500 breathtaking images that include everything from hand-built to
wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square. A matte-black sake
pitcher whispers simplicity of form. The irresistible surface of an
Asian-inspired porcelain piece features stenciled motifs and luminous gold
luster. One pitcher's geometric lines are so dramatic that it's a
challenge to distinguish the handle from the spout. Whatever the approach,
the results are all magnificent. 8"x8", all color photos |
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