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1	The Craft and Art of Clay more books like this by Susan Peterson add to wishlist Written by a well-known ceramist, this introduction to ceramics combines an inspired, artistic perspective with clearly illustrated, step-by-step instruction in a simple layout. Useful for both beginners and advanced ceramists, the book features easy-to-understand explanations and extensive black-and-white and color illustrations of process ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $35.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Claywork: Form and Idea in Ceramic Design more books like this by Leon I. Nigrosh add to wishlist Hundreds of photographs will inspire you to begin working in this multifaceted medium. Before you know it, you'll be creating stunning teapots, one-of-a-kind bowls, and anything else you can dream up. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	500 Ceramic Sculptures: Contemporary Practice, Singular Works more books like this by Suzanne J E Tourtillott add to wishlist The successful "500 Series" shines a spotlight on today's most breathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000 entries by the distinguished art critic, historian and professor Glen R. Brown - an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva - these exquisite works will inspire both beginners and professional ... see all copies from $19.17! new only from $19.17! \| SVS
4	500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form more books like this by Lark Books (Editor), Veronika Alice Gunter add to wishlist Presents some of the best figurative studies created by more than 250 contemporary ceramists from around the world, spanning a multitude of artistic styles, from realistic to abstract, representational to surreal, and starkly minimalist to flamboyantly narrative. see all copies from $13.95! new only from $13.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists more books like this by Suzanne J E Tourtillott add to wishlist In this book, nine master ceramists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular that is both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples illustrated range from representational to abstract, and from diminutive to heroic, reflecting the individual styles and philosophies of the ... see all copies from $13.95! new only from $13.95! \| SVS
6	Betty Woodman more books like this by Janet Koplos, Professor Arthur C Danto, Barry Schwabsky add to wishlist One of the world's leading ceramists, Betty Woodman bridges the gap between art and craft, and continues to expand the boundaries of her discipline. Published in conjunction with a retrospective exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this beautifully illustrated book shows how she became a pioneer in exploring the limits of her ... see all copies from $15.80! new only from $36.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists more books like this by Lark Books (Creator) add to wishlist Nine master artists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular volume that's technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples range from representational to abstract, diminutive to heroic. Nan Smith uses mold-making techniques and precise slab construction; Akio Takamori coil ... see all copies from $9.69! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
8	Ceramics in America 2001 more books like this by Robert Hunter (Editor) add to wishlist A new annual from the Chipstone Foundation. see all copies from $21.49! new only from $21.49!
9	Images in Clay Sculpture: Historical and Contemporary Techniques more books like this by Charlotte F Speight add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
10	Contemporary Ceramics more books like this by Susan Peterson add to wishlist Showing the huge variety and quality of contemporary ceramic art, this book is designed to appeal to ceramicists and collectors alike. It represents the work of over 260 artists, each accompanied by a colour illustration. A special feature is the range of work from China. see all copies from $39.89!
11	Low Fire: Other Ways to Work in Clay more books like this by Leon I. Nigrosh add to wishlist For the first time in one volume, artist/teacher Leon Nigrosh has pulled together basic information about all the low-fire techniques, including earthenware, Egyptian paste, majolica, primitive firing methods, terra sigillata, vapor glazing and more. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12 view cover	Ceramics - Ways of Creation more books like this by Richard Zakin add to wishlist This text aims to provide and insight and inspiration by bringing together the work of 36 leading ceramic artists. It examines their explorations of the ceramic medium and how they develop their individual techniques. see all copies from $7.69! new only from $7.69! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Sculptural ceramics more books like this by Ian Gregory add to wishlist This book discusses the clays, glazes and equipment available to sculptural ceramicists and includes manipulation methods and techniques, kilns and firing methods. The author looks at the work of some of the international artists who are currently producing sculptural ceramics, including new, young potters as well as that of more established ... see all copies from $33.00! new only from $86.79!
14 view cover	The ceramic design book : a gallery of contemporary work more books like this by Val M. Cushing, Chris Rich add to wishlist The first volume of a series, this book is a collection of the finest contemporary ceramic art. The jury-selected photos, chosen from among thousands of entries, include work from established artists as well as newcomers.' see all copies from $23.62! first editions
15 view cover	Howard Kottler: Face to Face more books like this by Patricia Failing, Judith S Schwartz (Foreword by) add to wishlist Howard Kottler (1930-1989) was one of the West Coast ceramists who helped to redefine the entire field of contemporary American ceramic art. Patricia Failing's comprehensive and richly illustrated study is the first survey and summation of his work and is based on a series of interviews Kottler initiated after learning of his terminal illness. The ... see all copies from $3.59! new only from $27.95! \| first editions
16 view cover	Isamu Noguchi and Modern Japanese Ceramics: A Close Embrace of the Earth more books like this by Louise Allison Cort, James Garratt, Bert Winther-Tamaki add to wishlist Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) is known for his stone and bronze sculpture, his gardenlike installations in public spaces, and his furniture designs. But no less important, is his work in clay. This text presents his ceramics and highlights his struggles with cultural identity. see all copies from $25.00! new only from $37.58! \| first editions \| SVS
17	The Quest for Eternity: Chinese Ceramic Sculptures from the People's Republic of China more books like this by Overseas Archaeological Exhibition Corporation add to wishlist see all copies from $2.30! new only from $11.95! \| first editions
18	Ceramic sculpture more books like this by John Buehler Kenny add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	Ceramics in America more books like this by Robert Hunter (Editor) add to wishlist At the beginning of the twenty-first century, scholarly interest in ceramics is at an all-time high. As a vehicle for much-needed synthesis, "Ceramics in America" is an interdisciplinary annual journal that examines the role of historical ceramics in the American context. Intended for collectors, historical archaeologists, curators, decorative ... see all copies from $24.40! new only from $24.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Frankoma and Other Oklahoma Potteries: With Price Guide more books like this by Phyllis Bess add to wishlist see all copies from $8.21! new only from $59.00! \| first editions
21	Clay Today more books like this by Martha Drexler Lynn, Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, Chronicle Books LLC add to wishlist see all copies from $4.62! new only from $39.99! \| first editions
22	Ettore Sottsass: Ceramics more books like this by Ettore Sottsass, Jr. add to wishlist The founder of the Memphis design movement, Sotsass himself talks about his ceramics, with 100 color plates that bring to life not only his designs but his philosophy. see all copies from $25.00! new only from $41.34! \| first editions
23 view cover	Between Clouds of Memory: Akio Takamori, a Mid-Career Survey more books like this by Peter Held (Editor), Garth Clark, Toyojiro Hida add to wishlist Born and raised in Japan, Akio Takamori has spent the majority of his artistic career in the United States and is regarded as one of the most exciting and imaginative artists to emerge from the golden years of ceramics in the 1980s. After his signature 'envelope' vessels of the 1980s, Takamori turned toward freestanding figures installed in ... see all copies from $25.30! new only from $27.25! \| first editions
24 view cover	Commedia Dell'arte - Carnival of Comedy Players more books like this by Reinhard Jansen (Editor) add to wishlist From the sixteenth century until well into the eighteenth century, the comedia dell'arte, a popular Italian type of improvised comic theatricals, cast its spell on a large and diverse audience. Here an exuberant joy of living was reflected in a protrayal of all aspects of life exaggerated with pomposity and humour. No medium was better suited ... see all copies from $101.62! new only from $155.61!
25	David Gilhooly more books like this by David Gilhooly add to wishlist Vivid images & color plates document the humorous themes that have possessed David Gilhooly for more than three decades. The frogworld, belonging to no other than Gilhooly, illustrates his success of bridging his passion for the physical sciences & history together. Throughout his career, Gilhooly has examined the world, past & present, through ... see all copies from $10.75! new only from $55.00! \| signed copies \| first editions

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