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082			_aCRFT _bBEL
100			_aBell, Amber Creswell
245		0	_aClay
260			_a. _bThames and Hudson _c2017
300			_a256 _c20.07 x 3.05 x 25.65 cm _rHardbound
504			_aCaptures the feel of the ceramicist’s studio with new appreciation for the beautiful, functional, and accessible works being produced by a new generation of makers. Ceramics is back in a big way, experiencing a steady surge of interest and popularity not seen since the 1970s. The return to the handmade, driven by our increasingly digital lives, means there are now more makers, sellers, and collectors than ever. There is also a new desire for unique objects made by hand and the imperfections associated with the marks of the maker. Pottery captures this authenticity in ways no other medium can. From decorative pieces to the beautiful but functional, to sculptural works pushing the boundaries of the medium, Clay surveys the rich creative output of fifty of the top studio potters from around the world. It is a celebration of a new generation of artisans working in clay, a snapshot not necessarily of what is happening at the elite gallery level but rather a behind-the-scenes look at unique and eclectic offerings, both functional and sculptural, from small studios around the world.
650			_aArt
650			_aCeramics
650			_aCraft
650			_aGlassware
650			_aHobbies
650			_aPottery
942			_cBKS
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