500 Cups: Ceremic Explorations of Utility and Grace (Lark Ceramics) (Lark Ceramics Book) - Softcover

Tourtillott, Suzanne J. E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579905935 ISBN 13: 9781579905934

Publisher: Lark Books,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2005 Pages: 408 Publisher: Lark Crafts In the hands of an expert ceramist the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art - as examples so beautifully prove These 500 Magnificent The exciting pieces come from an international array of artists. each with a unique perspective. The stylishly varied collection has a little bit of everything: the cups range from handbuilt to wheel-thrown. practical to sculptural. round to square. Benjamin Schulman's Stacked Teacup Set takes a strictly functional approach. while Heather O'ien's Dessert Cups on Stand focuses on aesthetic form rather than usefulness. Annette Gates' Espresso Shot Cups with Rubies has a surface design of simple abstract lines and dots of glaze and jewels. Some are whimsical. others

About this title

Synopsis:

The cup's surface is a canvas that can be embellished with anything from intricate drawings to precious gems to refined Japanese brushwork.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lark Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1579905935
• ISBN 13: 9781579905934
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408