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500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace

In the hands of an expert ceramist, the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art — as these 500 magnificent examples so beautifully prove. The exciting pieces come from an international array of artists, each with a unique perspective. The stylishly varied collection has a little bit of everything: the cups range from handbuilt to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square. Benjamin Schulman's "Stacked Teacup Set" takes a strictly functional approach, while Heather O'Brien's "Dessert Cups on Stand" focuses on aesthetic form rather than usefulness. Annette Gates' "Espresso Shot Cups with Rubies" has a surface design of simple abstract lines and dots of glaze and jewels. Some are whimsical, others starkly conceptual. Every one is a treat for the eye.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 408
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781579905934
  • Genres
  • art, reference
  • Release date
  • 2005