Thrown Pottery and the Pottery Wheel
2022-06-30
The pottery wheel is a leading development in the world of craft and design that took some time to arrive. The wheels of early pottersRead More →
Edward Taylor (1838 – 1912) and Ruskin Pottery
2022-06-22
The Arts and Crafts movement, influenced by John Ruskin and William Morris, emphasized the dignity of labor and rural craftsmanship, evident in Ruskin Pottery’s sought-after glazes.Read More →
Gien Pottery Factory – Traditional Earthenwares
2022-01-22
Gien Pottery. This company is often known simply as Gien Pottery, after its location in that city. It was established in 1822 by Merlin Hall, theRead More →
New Wave Clay: Ceramic Design, Art and Architecture – Hardcover
2021-11-28
The rise of ceramic designers bridges craft, collectable design, and fine art, showcasing creativity and diversity in modern ceramics, as explored in Tom Morris’s book.Read More →
Stig Lindberg (1916 – 1982) – Swedish Ceramic, Designer, Painter
2021-11-24
Stig Lindberg (1916 – 1982), a prominent Swedish designer, created whimsical ceramics and elegant tableware during his long career at Gustavsberg pottery factory. He earned numerous prestigious awards.Read More →
Taxile Maxmilien Doat (1851 – 1938) – French Ceramicist
2021-11-23
Taxile Maxmilien Doat (1851 – 1938), a French ceramicist, conducted pioneering research on ceramics and exhibited his work at the 1900 ‘Exposition Universelle’ in Paris.Read More →
Lucien Levy Dhurmer (1865 – 1953) a French Ceramicist
2021-11-23
Levy-Dhurmer may have been responsible for the rediscovery of the metallic lustre glaze technique used in Middle Eastern ceramics from the 9th century and in Hispano-Moresque pottery of the 15th century. However, the sheen on pieces by Massier and Levy-Dhunner has not lasted. He used primarily light-coloured earthenware with gold highlights and sombre-glazed stoneware. Read More →
Anders B. Liljefors (1923 – 1970) Swedish Ceramicist
2021-11-18
Anders Liljefors (1923-1970), a Swedish ceramicist, innovated with sand moulding technique, redefining Swedish ceramics, and exhibiting influential works in the 1950s and 1960s.Read More →
École de Nancy – Art Nouveau Artisans and Designers
2021-11-14
Between 1890 and 1914, the École de Nancy in France was a group of Art Nouveau artisans and designers, creating everyday objects with unique styles.Read More →
Yūsuke Aida (1931 – 2015) – Japanese ceramics & industrial designer
2021-11-12
Yūsuke Aida (1931-2015) – Japanese ceramics designer and industrial designer. He studied town planning at Chiba University and ceramics under Ken Miyanohara. Read More →