Tiles are so simple in their essence, but the variety of materials, textures, and patterns that they allow for make them endlessly fascinating to cutting edge architects and designers. Similar to the
Mosaics are enjoying a resurgence, and this handsome book shows beginners how easy-and quick-it is to transform everyday items into functional objects of surprising style, simply by covering them with
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Persian tiles from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from Shiraz. The wide range of works by the tile makers and their colourful history are presente
This innovative book narrates the history of a single object--a tea-leaf storage jar created in southern China during the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries--and describes how its role changed after i
A stunning pictorial history of an enduring New Orleans legacy. Decorated with Louisiana irises and Southern pines, the crafts created by the ladies of Newcomb College during the early 20th century re
The technique is simple; the results are gorgeous! Susan Halls's stunningly refined, sophisticated, and modern projects range from a mug and vase to a teapot and triple herb planter. Beginning with th
People have carved figures in clay since prehistoric times—so what can artists bring to the tradition that's distinctive? This breathtaking collection answers that question 500 ways with works by new
Where is Production? is the first instalment of Black Dog Publishing’s series Inquiries into Contemporary Sculpture that explores what constitutes, excites, entangles, and necessitates ideas and quest
Presenting the unique collection of the Keramiekmuseum Princessehof this publication reveals the history of Ming porcelain that was created both for the imperial court and for a globalised market.
"The late nineteenth-century Biloxi potter, George Ohr, was considered an eccentric in his time but has emerged as a major figure in American art since the discovery of thousands of examples of his wo
Dishes is the dish obsessive’s dream come true—a definitive guide to the colorful, wonderful dinner plate, with hundreds of patterns organized thematically and annotated with historical details and ch
A catalogue of the Hickey Collection, Singapore, which was donated to the Asian Civilisations Museum. Blanc de Chine became one of the most popular varieties of porcelain at home and abroad. This volu
The delicacy, purity, and exotic beauty of Chinese and Japanese porcelain captivated all of Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. European potters strove to imitate and adapt these Asian imports. Thi
The definitive and most up-to-date volume on the celebrated Biloxi artist, who was the most revolutionary art potter of his time. Called the Mad Potter of Biloxi, the Apostle of Individuality, and th
