The pot book edmund de waal phaidon

Claudia clare the pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, in a comprehensive and accessible a to z format. In 2011 edmund was commissioned by phaidon to write the pot book, a colourillustrated anthology of 300 ceramic vessels. The pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, from a delicate bowl made by an unnamed artisan in china in the third millennium bc, or a jug made in eighteenthcentury dresden, to a plate made by picasso in 1952, a spade form made by hans coper or the vases of grayson. Now hes written a history of his first love, ceramics. The pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, from a delicate bowl made by an unnamed artisan in china in the third millennium bc, or a jug made in. Miller, colm toibin, peter carey, as byatt, alexandra munroe, and. Phaidon press, 2011 simply stunning in layout and content. In more recent times clay has been used not just by artisans and potters, but also by artists, designers and architects.

He is most well known for his large scale installations of porcelain vessels and has received several awards and. There are very few potters from the australasian region represented in spite of a large number of renowned people who have worked and are working in australia and new zealand. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His work has been displayed in museums and galleries worldwide, including the victoria and albert museum in london and gagosian gallery in new york. Today his porcelain is in thirty international museum collections.

Laura barnett talks to him about life behind the wheel. The pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, from a delicate bowl made by an unnamed artisan in china in the third millennium bc, or a jug made in eighteenthcentury dresden, to a plate made by picasso in 1952, a spade form made by hans coper or the vases of. These captions are highly stimulating and make the book far more than just a picture book of carefully selected clay pots from diverse traditions in time and space. He is known for his largescale installations of porcelain vessels often created in response to collections and archives or the history of a particular place.

We first came across edmund as a ceramicist and ceramics scholar. Exhibitionist richard dorment wilmington square books, 2016. And it was on the surface of these early jugs, vases, dishes, plates, beakers and amphorae that man. Sep 01, 2015 in more recent times clay has been used not just by artisans and potters, but also by artists, designers and architects. Yet he made his name with the incredible account of his familys netsuke collection, published as the hare with amber eyes. He is working on exhibitions for museums in the uk and america and on commissions for private clients. Published october 10th 2011 by phaidon press first published october 3rd 2011. Accessible informative guide to over 300 makers, schools and styles of ceramics. Hy is bekend vir sy grootskaalse vertonings van porseleinstukke, en het verskeie toekennings en pryse gewen vir sy werk. Arranged alphabetically yes, alphabetically by maker, school or style, the book is a sumptuous feast of more than 300 personally chosen works. On being an artist michael craigmartin artbooks, 2015. Sometimes a title brushes alongside a remembered view of a dutch interior of a church, or is a conversation overheard, a line from an inventory, a favourite melody, a street. Contemporary ceramics by emmanuel cooper, thames and hudson. The most comprehensive and accessible a to z overview of ceramics from all periods in print.

Claudia clare the history of ceramic art is ingrained in the history of mankind. He is most well known for his large scale installations of porcelain vessels and. From the art book onwards, phaidon has been the jimdandy of juxtaposition. Yet the more general reader is likely to be familiar with him from his bestselling family history, the hare with the amber eyes. Contributors include novelists colm toibin, peter carey and as byatt. Miller, colm toibin, peter carey, as byatt, alexandra munroe, and deborah saunt.

An essential part of our lives it has been moulded, thrown, glazed, decorated and fired for over 30,000 years in order to preserve and transport food and water. To ask other readers questions about the pot book, please sign up. The history of ceramic art is ingrained in the history of mankind. Oct 24, 2011 the pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, from a delicate bowl made by an unnamed artisan in china in the third millennium bc, or a jug made in eighteenthcentury dresden, to a plate made by picasso in 1952, a spade form made by hans coper or the vases of grayson. The pot book, published by phaidon, is a weighty compendium of more than 300 pots and ceramic artworks, dating from. Heres the duke of devonshires curated reading list for. Phaidon press, for its part, is known for its smart books and high design standards. Meanwhile, for a richer understanding of edmund and his work buy our monograph, and for his place within ceramics, pick up a copy of the pot book, which is also written by edmund. An essential part of our lives it has been moulded, thrown, glazed. Oct 03, 2011 the pot book is a beautifully illustrated az guide to over 300 makers and styles of ceramics from all over the world. The pot book is a beautifully illustrated az guide to over 300 makers and styles of ceramics from all over the world. The hare with amber eyes illustrated edition this ebook list for those who looking for to read the hare with amber eyes illustrated edition, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi.

The hare with amber eyes illustrated edition pdf download. He has worked as a curator, lecturer, art critic and art historian and is a professor of ceramics at the university of westminster. Clay is one of the very first materials invented by man. Hare with amber eyes and staple ceramic reference book, the pot book. Fortyfive years later, he is still throwing pots and is fascinating on the subject. It is a beautiful book, printed on elegant papers with 250 illustrations. The pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, from a delicate bowl made by an unnamed artisan in china in the third millennium bc, or a jug made in eighteenthcentury dresden. Sep 22, 2015 the pot book is the first publication to document the extraordinary range and variety of ceramic vessels of all periods, from a delicate bowl made by an unnamed artisan in china in the third millennium bc, or a jug made in eighteenthcentury dresden, to a plate made by picasso in 1952, a spade form made by hans coper or the vases of grayson. Phaidon, london, 2015 paperback 29,95 out of print. Anthology is the perfect word for what he has done in the pot book. Since then hes authored our pot book, and worked with us on his forthcoming monograph, which we will publish next year. In 2011 he was awarded the order of the british empire obe for service to the arts. If you think you dont care about pots, this book will change your mind.

He is one of the most articulate voices in british ceramics, a renowned ceramist, and a gifted writer who won the 2010 costa book award for biography for his family tale, the hare with amber eyes. By 20, it will be published in over twentythree languages. The british ceramic artist wrote a memoir entitled the hare with amber eyes 2010, which chronicles his journey to understand his inheritance of a collection of netsuke, small japanese carvings made of ivory or wood. Since then hes authored our pot book, and worked with us on his forthcoming monograph, which we.