Overview
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. AUTHOR: 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. SELLING POINTS: . A critical and visual treasure for everyone who enjoys contemporary art . Encourages readers to look beneath the surface, to discover the vibrant contribution that British ceramics makes to the broad field of contemporary art . Gives a better understanding of the creativity of 22 leading ceramic artists . Lavishly illustrated with over 280 colour images 280 colour photographs
Full Product Details
Author: Ashley Thorpe
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 21.50cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.990kg
ISBN: 9781785008887
ISBN 10: 1785008889
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 08 October 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
An essential reference tool for anyone interested in modern ceramics. * Emerging Potters magazine *
"""An essential reference tool for anyone interested in modern ceramics."" * Emerging Potters magazine * This is an essential book to understand the current ideas of British ceramics. The author, Ashley Thorpe, is one of the most prestigious experts on the subject. -- Infoceramica reviewer * Infoceramica *"
An essential reference tool for anyone interested in modern ceramics. * Emerging Potters magazine * This is an essential book to understand the current ideas of British ceramics. The author, Ashley Thorpe, is one of the most prestigious experts on the subject. -- Infoceramica reviewer * Infoceramica *
Author Information
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.
