Ceramics Masterclass : Creative Techniques of 100 Great Artists - Louisa Taylor

Louisa Taylor

£19.99
  • Pages · 288 pages, 270 Illustrations, color
  • Publication Date · 27/08/2026
  • Genre · Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts
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An exploration of the artistic process, methodology and techniques of 100 great ceramic artists, offering both practical advice and inspiration. Ceramics Masterclass is an indispensable introduction to the rich history and practice of ceramics. It examines 100 of the most beautiful and inventive artworks by the world's greatest artists, exploring the way they were made, what they do well, and how and what we can learn from them. By following this book's detailed analyses and instructive creative tips, readers will learn how to command functional forms like Bernard Leach, sculpt lively works of art like Pablo Picasso and experiment with material like Takuro Kuwata.

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