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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.
A beautifully illustrated retrospective of Art Nouveau architect
and designer Hector Guimard, positioning him at the forefront of
the modernist movement The aesthetic of architect Hector Guimard
(1867-1942) has long characterized French Art Nouveau in the
popular imagination. This groundbreaking book showcases all aspects
of his artistry and recognizes the fundamental modernity of his
work. Known for, among other things, the decorative entrances to
the Paris Metro and the associated lettering, he often looked to
nature for inspiration, and combined materials such as stone and
cast iron in unique ways to create designs composed of curves and
waves that evoked movement. Guimard broke away from his classical
Beaux-Arts training to advocate a modern, abstract style; he also
pioneered the use of standardized models for his design objects and
experimented with prefabricated designs in his social housing
commissions, advancing the technology of the time. With copious,
beautifully reproduced illustrations of his architectural drawings
as well as his furniture, jewelry, and textile designs, this volume
explores Guimard's full oeuvre and elucidates the significance of
his work to the history of modern art. Essays by an international
group of scholars present Guimard as a visionary architect, a
shrewd entrepreneur, an industrialist, and a social activist.
Published in association with the Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Exhibition Schedule: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New
York (November 17, 2022-May 21, 2023) The Richard H. Driehaus
Museum, Chicago (June 22, 2023-January 7, 2024)
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