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500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility & Grace
Axner Number: A996957
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs., 5.60000 oz.
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edited by Suzanne J.E. Tourtillott
Paperback: 408 pages
Publisher: Lark Books (2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1-57990-593-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-57990-593-4
Dimensions: 8.0" x 8.0" x 1.1"
Shipping Weight: 2.35 lbs.
Sumptuous photographs capture the work of master ceramists and reveal the limitless
artistic potential of the cup. From hand built to wheel thrown, functional to
sculptural, round to square, organic to avant-garde, the cups that grace these
pages are unique expressions of ceramic mastery. Whether inspired by ancient pottery
or contemporary conceptual art, the works in this eclectic collection represent
today's best.
The most intimate of objects, ceramic cups have long been vessels for the artistic
imagination. Designed to be held and caressed, they invite the hand and engage
the senses.
This gallery of international talent showcases a dazzling display of work by emerging
and renowned ceramists. Whether functional (Benjamin Schulman's "Stacked
Teacup Set") or whimsical (Joan Pevarnik's "Caught"), each cup
is an extraordinary interpretation of an ordinary form.
Personal statements by the artists illuminate their sources of inspiration. Tyler
Beard's "Wood Cups" take their texture from dilapidated barns of the
East Coast. George Handy's "Stack of Cups" pays homage to fusion jazz.
In creating "Little Red Wine Glass, "Laura Jean McLaughlin employed
surrealist motifs. Jessica M. Stoller's "Asymmetrical Hair Cups" feature
quirky coiffures, whereas Judy Thompson's quest is simply to produce the perfect
mug.
In the hands of these contemporary artisans, the cup offers endless possibilities
for expression. The works reflect a remarkable array of techniques and materials.
Through earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, artistic vision becomes substance.
Some artists play with the unpredictability of glazes. Their magical chemistry
inspires experimentation, with delightfully surprising results: vibrant primary
colors, rich earth tones, and subtle celadons. Here are outstanding examples of
multiple shino-glazing and even the use of watercolor in porcelain. The cup's
surface is a "canvas" that can be embellished with anything from intricate
drawings to precious gems to refined Japanese brushwork.
Expert potters, art collectors, ceramics students, and anyone who appreciates
the marriage of beauty and function will delight in this celebration of the ceramic
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500 of the very finest pieces from ceramists around the globe have been brought together into a virtual menagerie of enduring distinction. Some are whimsical, others functional, still others starkly conceptual.
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The amazing beauty and variety in these 500 bowls is a testament to the imagination and inventiveness of today's ceramists. Every technique from across the globe, many perfected through centuries of time, is beautifully presented here.
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Whether concerned with self-reflection or social critique, addressing naturalism or abstraction, each of the five hundred ceramic sculptures in this profusely illustrated compilation demonstrates the exciting, all-inclusive nature of the genre today.
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Features 500 contemporary figurative pieces from today's most accomplished ceramists. The diverse and captivating work displayed here decisively demonstrates why no artistic subject is as intriguing or as powerful as the human figure.
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The beauty of studio-glass work is reflected in this juried collection of both functional and sculptural objects. These striking and gorgeous works feature the remarkable design aesthetic and craftsmanship of contemporary artists from around the world.
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The 500 striking selections here, created by some of the most gifted artists working in the field today, offer a forward-looking take on this ancient source of inspiration and refreshment.
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Raku is an ancient ceramics technique that is experiencing a renaissance thanks to the outstanding work of modern-day ceramists. Discover the vigor and invention of today's raku through 500 wide-ranging pieces chosen by juror Jim Romberg.
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In its breadth and richness of subject, this book is an essential reference for collectors and ceramists alike. The feature work explores new relationships between body, spout handle, and lid and occasionally causes us to ask, Is that really a teapot?
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Juried by Angelica Pozo, a leading presence in the field, this study survey will serve as inspiration for beginning and professional tile makers, as well as collectors and anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship.
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