Contemporary Ceramics (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "FROM THE BEGINNING of the twentieth century ceramics changed its appearance and its tradition as it burst upon the art scene after millennia of being..." (more)
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This unprecedented survey of the most outstanding ceramics being created today offers a sweeping close-up look at the work of more than 260 artists from more than thirty countries. A special feature of this collection is the range of work from China, almost unknown outside of this country until now. Organized by the distinctive categories of functional ceramics, figurative pieces, and installation works, the book gives a complete picture of the latest developments in each area of contemporary ceramic art. Chapters on materials, firing techniques, ethnic influences in design, and related topics delve into every aspect of ceramics creation that would be of interest to crafters, collectors, and other readers who are drawn to contemporary art. Stimulating essays by the author tie together the wide range of work shown in superbly detailed color photographs.

About the Author

Susan Peterson is Professor Emerita of Ceramics at Hunter College at the City University of New York. She is responsible for setting up five ceramics departments in the U.S., including the Wichita Art Association School, the Chouinard Art Institute, the University of Southern California, the Idylwild School of Music and Art, and Hunter College at the City University of New York. Peterson is the author of many esteemed books in her field, including the classic manual on ceramic technique, The Craft and Art of Clay (Penguin USA), now in its third edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 117 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823009378
• ISBN-13: 978-0823009374
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #804,429 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, December 20, 2000

By	Deborah Abernethy "dbamm5" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

Contemporary Ceramics by Susan Peterson, Professor Emeritus at Hunter College, is a survey of recent ceramic art showing the work of over 260 artists, each with full-color illustrations, artist statements and brief biographies. It is not a technique book or a history of ceramics edition. It is a stunning array of artistic talent using a variety of techniques showing new artists and directions of new ceramic art. My only suggestions for improvement would be (for future reference) to include how the artists mark their work.