Design Sourcebook Ceramics
Published on 5. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-78009-133-4 (ISBN)
Description
Whether they are used, collected or simply admired, ceramics play a significant role in our lives. Artists take their inspiration from many different sources and realise their work in a range of varying approaches.
In this book, professional potter Edmund de Waal presents an overview of modern ceramic design by over 70 international artists. Focusing on a particular approach in each chapter, the book covers pure form, figure work, the vessel and the throwing process to show a wide variety of techniques and approaches.
Insights into political and cultural influences as well as traditional references are discussed and illustrated with clear photography. Design Sourcebook: Ceramics will appeal to all ceramicists, collectors and anyone interested in this unique craft,
In this book, professional potter Edmund de Waal presents an overview of modern ceramic design by over 70 international artists. Focusing on a particular approach in each chapter, the book covers pure form, figure work, the vessel and the throwing process to show a wide variety of techniques and approaches.
Insights into political and cultural influences as well as traditional references are discussed and illustrated with clear photography. Design Sourcebook: Ceramics will appeal to all ceramicists, collectors and anyone interested in this unique craft,
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Edmund de Waal
Ceramics
Book
10/1999
New Holland Publishers Ltd
€39.80
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Person
Edmund de Waal is a professional potter whose softly thrown porcelain pieces are internationally exhibited and collected. He also lectures about ceramics and has written extensively on the subject.