This fresh global survey makes sense of a vast and increasingly diverse area of intense creativity. An essential and invaluable analysis of work from the last ten years, the book covers every aspect of contemporary ceramic practice and includes work of all scales - from a few centimetres in size to vast room-sized installations. With over 600 stunning illustrations, and an author unique in his experience as a ceramist, educator, curator and critic, this comprehensive survey will be an indispensable guide for ceramists, students and collectors alike.

An essential and dynamic survey of cutting-edge contemporary ceramic work from around the world

About the Author
Emmanuel Cooper was Visiting Professor in Ceramics and Glass at the Royal College of Art. Among his previous books were Bernard Leach: Life and Work, Janet Leach: A Potter's Life and Ten Thousand Years of Pottery.

Reviews
'Its scope is exemplary, and his selection likely to be the subject of lively and valuable controversy ... This is a sourcebook of the highest calibre' - Crafts Magazine
'Beautiful' - The Daily Telegraph



Book Information
ISBN 9780500514870
Author Emmanuel Cooper
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1460g