The Grain of the Clay: Reflections on Ceramics and the Art of Collecting

by Allen S. Weiss

Ceramics give pleasure to our everyday lives, from the beauty of a vase's elegant curves to the joy of a meal served upon a fine platter. Ceramics originate in a direct engagement with the earth and maintain a unique place in the history of the arts. In this book, Allen S. Weiss sharpens our perception of and increases our appreciation for ceramics, all the while providing a critical examination of how and why we collect them.
Weiss examines the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780236425
• ISBN13: 9781780236421
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.6"