The Ceramic Surface
Matthias Ostermann(Author)
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published on 31. October 2002
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-0-7136-5427-1 (ISBN)
Description
The last decade of the 20th century has revealed a remarkable diversity of techniques being used to treat the ceramic surface. In this book, Matthias Ostermann primarily looks at the ceramic surface in the context of the vessel and platter that includes the non-functional, the metaphoric, the narrative and even the sculptural. In this he attempts to give a broad overview of contemporary techniques and approaches, covering as many making and firing procedures as possible, and focussing on the works of about 200 ceramicists from around the world. The forward discusses some of the decorative trends in ceramic production preceding the 20th century and gives an analysis of post-war ceramic aesthetic growth in Europe and North America. The book is divided into ten chapters covering specific areas of methodology and encompassing a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating and firing, whilst also covering the full spectrum of clays and firing temperatures. Each artist's image is accompanied by technical information, as well as a statement of inspiration and motivation, to give insight into the concept of each piece.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
200 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
1127 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-5427-1 (9780713654271)
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Persons
Matthias Ostermann is a well-known ceramist. Born in Germany, he has lived in many countries though he now resides in Montreal, Canada. He has exhibited internationally and his work can be found in the permanent collections of many museums. He is the author of The New Maiolica: Contemporary Approaches to Colour and Technique, also published by A&C Black.