Ceramics
An Atlas of Forms
$58.99
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
25 July 2023
Summary
What can we learn about the Roman empire from an amphora made in 200 BC? How can a simple, unadorned cup made in 1945 tell us so much about history? And what will an artwork comprising a vast collection of clay spheres tell our descendants about the act of making?
Once fired, clay has the strength to last for millennia. Practical uses aside, ceramic objects are a testament to the power and innovation of ancient and ongoing cultural traditions. A single piece can tell an invaluable sto…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760761523 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760761524 |
| Author: | Glenn Barkley |
| Publisher: | Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 25 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 1.82kg |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 221mm x 279mm |
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Glenn Barkley
Glenn Barkley is an artist, writer, curator and gardener living between Sydney and Broughton, Shoalhaven, NSW. Barkley was previously senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (2008-14) and curator of the University of Wollongong Art Collection (1996-2007).
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