After years in the doldrums, there has been a resurgence of interest in figurative ceramics. In this book, a well-known ceramic artist looks over the past 25 years and selects 100 of the most important artists working with ceramic figures.
Presents photographs of contemporary ceramics based on the human form, including the work of Andy Nasisse, Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Diane Lublinski.
Little People of the Earth: Ceramic Figures from Ancient America
Ceramic Figures of Ancient Mexico: Guerrero, México, Guanajuato, Michoacán, 1600 B.C.-300 A.D.
The Copeland Collection of 134 Chinese and Japanese ceramic figures, perhaps the most important assemblage of its kind still in private hands, is recognized internationally for the superb quality of...
Each featured sculptor discusses the unique attractions and challenges of his or her method; detailed color photographs follow the artwork as it takes shape. Noted ceramics writer Glen R. Brown provides an insightful introduction.
An easy-to-follow beginner's workshop in creating the human form and self-supporting, standing animals in clay simple. This revised and updated edition includes 4 new projects.
This is a new, broader interpretation for objects that have previously been considered as toys, dolly, concubine figures, and - most recently - votive "fertility figurines"."--Publisher's website
" "Included are an introductory illustrated essay, catalogue entries that discuss each of the works in detail - all of them shown in color and, often, in multiple views - and a selected bibliography.
Presents a selection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form, including the work of Wesley Anderegg, Jeffrey Mongrain, Scott Stockdale, and Yeon Joo Lee.
This book is a study of these prehistoric treasures.