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20Th Century Ceramics (World Of Art),New
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Potters Long Ago Left Behind The Notion That Pots Must Be Purely Useful Or Merely Pleasant Everyday Objects. At The Turn Of The Twentieth Century, Ceramicsas In Other Media In Both The Decorative And Fine Artsunderwent Revolutionary Change. The Potter Emerged From The Anonymity Of The Workshop And Made More Individualistic Statements In Clay Than Ever Before.Ceramics Have Kept Pace With, Or Even Led, New Movements In Art, From Art Nouveau, Art Deco, The Bauhaus, And Futurism, Through Abstract Expressionism, Pop And Performance, To Land Art And Installation Art. Stylistic And Technical Influences Are Considered Here In Context, From Orientalism And Color Theory To Modernism, Postmodernism, And The Profuse Diversity Of Approaches That Characterizes The End Of The Century.The Scope Is Wide, Taking In Developments In Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, The United States, And Japan. The Work Of Exceptional Individuals Is Appraised, Including Taxile Doat, Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper, Bernard Leach, Isamu Noguchi, Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Joan Mir, Pablo Picasso, Peter Voulkos, And Adrian Saxe. The Relation Of Ceramics To Other Disciplines Is Given Close Attention: Sculptors, Such As Antony Gormley And Tony Cragg, And Even Architects, Including Frank Gehry, Have Made Ceramics Central To Their Practice.This Comprehensive Survey Provides Invaluable Background And Commentary On Leading Practitioners, Critics, Theorists, And Pioneers, Illuminating The Development Of An Art Form That Seized And Inspired The Imagination Of Artists And The Public Alike In The Twentieth Century. 180 Illustrations, 80 In Color
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of '20th Century Ceramics (World of Art)'? A: The main theme of '20th Century Ceramics' explores the evolution of ceramics as an art form, highlighting its transformation from functional objects to individualistic artistic expressions throughout the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of '20th Century Ceramics'? A: The author of '20th Century Ceramics (World of Art)' is Edmund de Waal, a renowned potter and writer.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including the historical development of ceramics, influential movements such as art nouveau and pop art, and the contributions of notable artists and designers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was '20th Century Ceramics' published? A: The book was published on November 24, 2003.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features 180 illustrations, with 80 of them in color, providing visual context to the text.
- Q: Is '20th Century Ceramics' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge of ceramics, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.
- Q: Does the book discuss the relationship between ceramics and other art forms? A: Yes, the book examines the relationship between ceramics and other disciplines, including sculpture and architecture.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the history of ceramics, the influence of various art movements, and the works of significant artists within the twentieth century.