Product Description

Figurative ceramics is one of the most exciting and innovative areas of ceramics today. After years in the doldrums, there has been a resurgence of interest in the field among artists, galleries and the public. In this work, Michael Flynn, himself a well-known ceramic artist, looks over the past 25 years and selects 100 of the most important artists working with ceramic figures. This is an international group whoses work ranges from porcelain to raku and from the small to the monumental. the book is arranged as a directory giving the reader a thumbnail sketch of the artist while showing a variety of his work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #633553 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

About the Author
Michael Flynn is a well-known ceramic artist. His work appears in many public and private collections around the world, and it has been featured in numerous books. He has won many prizes including the prestigious Prix de la Ville de Nyon in 1998.

Customer Reviews

A Real Treat
A good, thick book, with loads and loads of good colour photographs of figures. It's not interesting as "A Directory of Artists" but who cares? It doesn't tell you much about the artists, but who actually wants to read the text of art books anyway? Minimal text, maximum pictures - just the job. What it does give, is a huge visual collection of studio ceramic figures, ranging broadly in time, country of origin, and style. There are a few weirdies, that leave you asking "Who would actually want to buy that?" But there are also very, very many that have a real WOW! factor - "How brilliant to have thought of doing that!" Inspiration for the artist, and a visual entertainment for anyone.