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Ceramic Art (Paperback)
Margaret S. Graves, Sequoia Miller, Magdalene Odundo, Vicki Parry; Contributions by Ulla Holmquist, …
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A new examination of the history of ceramic art, spanning ancient
to modern times, emphasizing its traditions, materials, and methods
of making Concise but comprehensive, Ceramic Art brings together
the voices of art historians, conservators, and artists to tell the
history of making art from fired clay. The story spans history and
continents, examining the global traditions of ceramists that range
from pre-Columbian Peruvian artisans to contemporary African studio
potters. The volume shows how human need gave rise to multiple
traditions in earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, glaze, and surface
decoration from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the
Americas. Essays describe the core materials and practice of
ceramics, followed by consideration of its production, consumption,
and use. Throughout, the focus is on the power of materials and the
role conservation plays in the afterlife of a ceramic object. An
accessible introduction to an ancient practice, Ceramic Art offers
new ways of thinking about the broader forces that have shaped the
traditions of the medium.
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