Breaking the Mould: New Approaches to Ceramics
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1904772765 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Presents new artists in a new way Emily SW I really like this book. It has brought to my attention several ceramic artists that I don't know I would have found otherwise. The categories it breaks the artists into is a bit odd at times and seems to be a bit forced, but overall, I really liked it. It gives a brief statement . pmo said Breaking the Mould: New Approaches to Ceramics. This book is full of lively and provocative work from seventy-one artists and it is a feast for the eyes. To see a full review visit my blog at themudroom.ca.. "Four Stars" according to seung woog kim. I love it!!!
When Grayson Perry won the Turner Prize in 2003, with his expressively illustrated clay vessels, people began to take interest in the craft-art crossover. The book profiles the work of over 70 ceramicists, including Suzanne King, Simon Fell, Grayson Perry, Barnaby Barford, Carina Ciscato and Amy Houghton. "Breaking the Mould" looks at ceramic artists working within this versatile medium. Essays by prolific makers and academics look at the history and inspirations behind the medium today. Following in the footsteps of "New Directions in Jewellery", "Fashioning Fabrics and The Cutting Edge of Wallpaper", "Breaking the Mould" is a definitive overview of a craft scene that is simultaneously building upon and breaking with its roots, and in doing so creating a brave new future for itself.. Their work ranges from interpretations of utilitarian pots, to abstract sculpture and a revisioning of kitsch porcelain ornaments, all of which are brought to life in beautiful colour reproductions. Drawing on the rich history of pottery these artists are pushing the techniq
Their work ranges from interpretations of utilitarian pots, to abstract sculpture and a revisioning of kitch porcelain ornaments, all of which are brought to life in beautiful colour reproductions. Drawing on the rich history of pottery these artists are pushing the techniques, objectives and perceptions of the medium into new, exciting territory. . The book profiles the work of over 70 ceramicists, including Suzanne King, Simon Fell, Grayson Perry, Barnaby Barford, Carina Ciscato and Amy Houghton. Breaking the Mould looks at ceramic artists working within this versatile medium. Following in the footsteps of New Directions in Jewellery, Fashioning Fabrics and The Cutting Edge of Wallpaper, Breaking the Mould is a definitive over
. Essays by prolific makers and academics look at the history and inspirations behind the medium today. Drawing on the rich history of pottery these artists are pushing the techniques, objectives and perceptions of the medium into new, exciting territory. The book profiles the work of over 70 ceramicists, including Suzanne King, Simon Fell, Grayson Perry, Barnaby Ba