Ceramics : an atlas of forms /
A unique global, cultural history through five thousand years of ceramic forms. What can we learn about the Roman Empire from an amphora made in 200 BCE? How can a simple, unadorned cup made in 1945 tell us so much about history? And what will an artwork comprising a vast collection of clay spheres...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Port Melbourne, Victoria ; New York, New York :
Thames & Hudson Inc.,
2024.
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| Summary: | A unique global, cultural history through five thousand years of ceramic forms. What can we learn about the Roman Empire from an amphora made in 200 BCE? How can a simple, unadorned cup made in 1945 tell us so much about history? And what will an artwork comprising a vast collection of clay spheres tell our descendants about the act of making? Once fired, clay has the strength to last for millennia. Practical uses aside, ceramic objects are a testament to the power and innovation of ancient and ongoing cultural traditions. A single piece can tell an invaluable story about its time, the people who made it, how it was collected, or its role within a broader cultural network. Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms is a global cultural study told through the lens of ceramics. Organized chronologically--from an Egyptian ceremonial jar made over five thousand years ago to works by twentieth-century luminaries Lucie Rie and Bernard Leach, contemporary artists and entirely unknown makers--this collection weaves a tale of rich cultural stories through the diverse history of ceramics, honoring the artists who have left their mark on this timeless practice. |
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| Physical Description: | 319 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-312) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781760763930 9781760761523 1760761524 1760763934 |