Ceramic Form - Hardcover

Lane, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0004121023 ISBN 13: 9780004121024

Publisher: Collins, 1988

Synopsis

Form has always been one of the most important aspects of ceramics and one which continues to challenge and stimulate potters throughout the world. In Ceramic Form, Peter Lane explores the various elements involved in the design and making of ceramics by concentrating on the two fundamental pottery vessels - bowls and bottles - which provide the basis for almost all others. Throughout history there has been a bewildering variety of different shapes in ceramic vessels, but it is those basically simple forms which have stood the test of time and still offer possibilities for personal expression to the modern potter. In this beautiful book, the work of more than 150 contemporary potters from around the world is featured and discussed, in an attempt to discover how each potter explores and interprets ceramic form in an individual way. Peter Lane explains the potters' working methods and processes, describes their ideas and sources of stimulus, and considers their different approaches to design and decoration through the use of colour, pattern and texture. The superb illustrations which complement the text also provide a rich source of inspiration and the unique series of forms in silhouette will be invaluable in provoking original creative thought regarding the concept of three-dimensional form. This informative and inspirational book aims to provide a permanent source of reference by bringing together a fine selection of work by potters from various parts of the world. Contents: 1. Introduction: Origins and evolution of pottery vessels in the form of bottles and bowls; the relationship of form to function and subsequent developments; 2. Vessel Form: visual and physical considerations in determining balance and proportion, symmetry and asymmetry, the sense of volume and capacity, working methods and processes, vessels as sculpture; 3. Design: sources of stimulus, elements of design for forms and surfaces, thematic explorations; 4. Decoration; 5. Forms in Profile

About this title

About the Author

Peter Lane is a well-known British ceramicist. He was senior lecturer at the University of East Anglia for many years before retiring to make ceramics full-time. He is a popular guest speaker and demonstrator both in the UK, on the Continent and in Australia. He has also written a number of other books on ceramics.

Synopsis

Shows a variety of profiles used in making pottery, describes modern and traditional bowls and bottles, and discusses pottery making and glazing techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0004121023
• ISBN 13: 9780004121024
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224