Ceramics, Pottery
AMERICAN ART POTTERY: THE ROBERT A. ELLISON JR. COLLECTION
Written by Spinozzi, Adrienne
The fascinating story of the American art pottery movement told through hundreds of distinctive works During the height of the Arts and Crafts era in Europe and the United States, from the late 1800s until World War I, American ceramics were transformed from industrially produced ornamental and table wares to aesthetically and technologically innovative art pottery.
EUROPEAN PORCELAIN: IN THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Written by Munger, Jeffrey
A beautifully illustrated book showcasing masterpieces of European porcelain from The Met's renowned collection The quest to discover the process of making porcelain was one of the defining aspects of post-Renaissance Europe, and it had significant artistic, technical, and commercial ramifications.
BEATE KUHN: CERAMIC WORKS FROM THE FREIBERGER COLLECTION
Written by Nollert, Angelika
With her unmistakable signature and exuberant imagination, Beate Kuhn (1927-2015) is one of the most significant German ceramicists of the post-war era. She turned to the liberal arts as early as the end of the 1950s.
MAIOLICA BEFORE RAPHAEL
Written by Wilson, Timothy
Maiolica before the age of Raphael examines the origin of Italian maiolica and its evolution from c. 1350 up until 1500, a period which engendered some of the most rapid and exciting innovations in all ceramic art, before maiolica's better known heyday in the High Renaissance.
CERAMICS: THE INDISPENSABLE GUIDE
Written by Quinn, Anthony
A comprehensive and ambitious workshop reference for amateur, student and professional ceramicists
VITAMIN C: CLAY AND CERAMIC IN CONTEMPORARY ART
Written by Phaidon Press
A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals.
ON CAMP CERAMICS AND OTHER DIVERSIONS: DANIEL KRUGER, CERAMICS 1984-2005 KERAMIK
Written by Van Der Wal, Ernst
Daniel Kruger (b. 1951), widely known as a jewellery artist, presents an overview of his ceramic works featuring 230 pieces created over twenty years.
DECO CERAMICS: THE STYLE OF AN ERA
The book focuses on a heritage of works of rare beauty, which offers an exhaustive overview of Deco taste, told mainly through ceramics, but also through graphics, glass and metals.
URBAN POTTERS: MAKERS IN THE CITY OE
Written by Treggiden, Katie
Clay is back: the age-old craft of ceramics is being embraced by a new generation of urban makers and collectors--and by interior designers. Here, Katie Treggiden explores the con-temporary revival of pottery, focusing on six inspiring cities and their makers.
WEDGWOOD: A STORY OF CREATION AND INNOVATION
The most comprehensive presentation to date of Wedgwood, English purveyor of fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories known for its timeless, elegant, and classic designs. This is the definitive book on Wedgwood, the preeminent luxury china brand in the world and the essence of English design and craftsmanship.