Postmodern Ceramics [Hardcover]

Mark del Vecchio (Author), Garth Clark (Introduction)

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Publication Date: November 26, 2001

An introduction entitled Meaning and Memory: The Roots of Postmodern Ceramics, 1960-1980 by Garth Clark - probably the best-known ceramic historian in the world - is followed by an international overview by Mark Del Vecchio of ceramic art since c. 1980, with the work of more than 130 artists, from more than 25 countries, discussed and illustrated. The main text is divided into 12 sections (see contents below), into which artists are grouped, according to the style of their work, their influences, etc. The reference section contains more than 130 biographies and a detailed bibliography.

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Mark Del Vecchio is a leading figure in the ceramics world, and founding director and partner in the Garth Clark Gallery, New York. Garth Clark, author of the introduction, is one of the best-known ceramic historians in the world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (November 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500237875
• ISBN-13: 978-0500237878
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #889,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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If you even know what postmodernism is, then you'll enjoy how this book gives lots of examples and explaination of how the field of ceramics had been used to create postmodern art. Great resource.