Description - The Ceramic Surface by Matthias Ostermann
The last decade of the 20th century has revealed a remarkable diversity
of techniques being used to treat the ceramic surface. In this book,
Matthias Ostermann primarily looks at the ceramic surface in the
context of the vessel and platter that includes the non-functional, the
metaphoric, the narrative and even the sculptural. In this he attempts
to give a broad overview of contemporary techniques and approaches,
covering as many making and firing procedures as possible, and
focussing on the works of about 200 ceramicists from around the world.
The forward discusses some of the decorative trends in ceramic
production preceding the 20th century and gives an analysis of post-war
ceramic aesthetic growth in Europe and North America. The book is
divided into ten chapters covering specific areas of methodology and
encompassing a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating and
firing, whilst also covering the full spectrum of clays and firing
temperatures. Each artist's image is accompanied by technical
information, as well as a statement of inspiration and motivation, to
give insight into the concept of each piece.
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