Ceramics

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An Atlas of Forms

Glenn Barkley

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Thames & Hudson
12 March 2024

Ceramic arts, pottery, glass; Art techniques & principles; Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts

What can we learn about the Roman Empire from an amphora made in 200 BCE? How can a simple, unadorned cup made in 1945 tell us so much about history? And what will an artwork comprising a vast collection of clay spheres tell our descendants about the act of making?

Once fired, clay has the strength to last for millennia. Practical uses aside, ceramic objects are a testament to the power and innovation of ancient and ongoing cultural traditions. A single piece can tell an invaluable story about its time, the people who made it, how it was collected, or its role within a broader cultural network.

Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms is a global cultural study told through the lens of ceramics. Organized chronologically--from an Egyptian ceremonial jar made over five thousand years ago to works by twentieth-century luminaries Lucie Rie and Bernard Leach, contemporary artists and entirely unknown makers--this collection weaves a tale of rich cultural stories through the diverse history of ceramics, honoring the artists who have left their mark on this timeless practice.

By: Glenn Barkley
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.787kg
ISBN: 9781760763930
ISBN 10: 1760763934
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 12 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Glenn Barkley is an artist, writer, curator, and gardener based in Sydney, Australia. Barkley was previously senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (2008-2014) and curator of the University of Wollongong Art Collection (1996-2007). His work can be found in most Australian public collections, including the National Gallery of Australia. He is represented by the Mindy Solomon Gallery in the United States.

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Ceramics

An Atlas of Forms

Glenn Barkley

$153.95 $131.18

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