Ceramics, Pottery
500 VASES: CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS OF A TIMELESS FORM
Form, function, beauty: vases are versatile and flexible, and beloved by potters for the variety of techniques, ideas, and aesthetics they embrace. "500 Vases" is the tenth book devoted to ceramics in the popular series, and a welcome addition.
500 CERAMIC SCULPTURES: CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE, SINGULAR WORKS
Written by Lark Books
The successful 500 series shines a spotlight on today's most breathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000 entries by the distinguished art critic, historian, and professor Glen R. Brown--an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva--these exquisite works will inspire both beginning and professional ceramists, as well as collectors and enthusiasts.
500 CUPS: CERAMIC EXPLORATIONS OF UTILITY AND GRACE
Written by Lark
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.
500 PITCHERS: CONTEMPORATY EXPLORATIONS OF A CLASSIC FORM
Written by Lark
This is a collection of 500 ceramic pitchers, including almost everything from handbuilt to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square.
500 TILES: AN INSPIRING COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONAL WORK
Written by Tourtillott, Suzanne J E
From press-molded pieces to carved works showcasing spectacular surface treatments, these magnificent tiles will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger handcrafted displays here were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make a bold cultural observation.
500 BOWLS: CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS OF A TIMELESS DESIGN
Written by Lark
Five 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.
500 FIGURES IN CLAY: CERAMIC ARTISTS CELEBRATE THE HUMAN FORM
It's an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism, and many of them come from leaders in the field such as Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Andy Nasisse.
500 TEAPOTS: CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS OF A TIMELESS DESIGN
It's a fabulous source book with 500 of the most creative teapots ever. From handbuilt 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 take a figurative approach. Still more look to the natural world.
MOSAIC TECHNIQUES AND TRADITIONS: PROJECTS AND DESIGNS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Written by King, Sonia
With the breathtaking work of hundreds of artists on display throughout, this visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe and teaches the skills needed to produce 15 beautiful pieces.
POT BOOK
The history of ceramic art is ingrained in the history of mankind. Clay is one of the very first materials 'invented' by man. An essential part of our lives it has been moulded, thrown, glazed, decorated and fired for over 30,000 years in order to preserve and transport food and water.