Ceramics: artworks
Contemporary British Ceramics
by Ashley Thorpe
Description
Ceramics is one of the most vibrant and engaging fields of contemporary British art. This lavishly illustrated book reviews the work of twenty-two artists and celebrates their contribution to its rich landscape. Written from a collector’s point of view, it explores what
contemporary ceramic objects can mean, what emotions they evoke and how artists draw upon different facets of the art and crafts worlds in their work.
A vital visual and critical resource, Contemporary British Ceramics showcases British ceramics as a compelling interdisciplinary practice, attuned to the contemporary world. Featuring more than 280 images, it encourages readers to look beneath the surface, to discover the vibrant contribution that British ceramics makes to the broad field of contemporary art.
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"An essential reference tool for anyone interested in modern ceramics."
- Emerging Potters Magazine
Author Biography
Ashley Thorpe is a collector of ceramics, writer, playwright, performer and academic. Having seriously collected contemporary British studio ceramics for over fifteen years, he has extensive knowledge of the field. In 2019, the prestigious international journal Ceramics: Art + Perception awarded him their inaugural writing prize for an essay on the work of Tessa Eastman. He currently teaches Drama at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he gained his PhD.
The Crowood Press
The Crowood Press is an independent publisher committed to producing high quality books intended for hobbyists, enthusiasts and professionals. Our lists range from instructional books on sports, crafts, gardening and performing arts to information and reference books on motoring, aviation and military history. We are also the new home to Robert Hale Non-fiction, JA Allen and NAG Press.
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- Publisher The Crowood Press
- Publication Date October 2021
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781785008887
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Pages208
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2021
- Dimensions280*215 mm
