Thorpe, Ashley
Contemporary British Ceramics: Beneath the Surface
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785008887
- author:
- Thorpe, Ashley
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 21.5 x 2.1 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Ceramics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
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 who contribute to its rich landscape. It explores what contemporary ceramic objects can mean, evoking emotions 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. With over 280 images, it encourages readers to look beyond the surface, discovering the vibrant contribution that British ceramics makes to the broad field of contemporary art.