Contemporary Ceramics: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions (E)

Contemporary Ceramics: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions (E)

by EmmanuelCooper (Author)

Synopsis

This fresh global survey makes sense of a vast and increasingly diverse area of intense creativity. An essential and invaluable analysis of work from the last ten years, the book covers every aspect of contemporary ceramic practice and includes work of all scales from a few centimetres in size to vast room-sized installations. With over 600 stunning illustrations, and an author unique in his experience as a ceramist, educator, curator and critic, this comprehensive survey will be an indispensable guide for ceramists, students and collectors alike.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 304
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 21 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 0500514879
ISBN 13: 9780500514870
Book Overview: An essential and dynamic survey of cutting-edge contemporary ceramic work from around the world

Media Reviews
'Its scope is exemplary, and his selection likely to be the subject of lively and valuable controversy ... This is a sourcebook of the highest calibre' - Crafts Magazine
'Beautiful' - The Daily Telegraph
Author Bio
Emmanuel Cooper is Visiting Professor in Ceramics and Glass at the Royal College of Art. Among his previous books are Bernard Leach: Life and Work, Janet Leach: A Potter's Life and Ten Thousand Years of Pottery.