"500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form" by Veronika Alice Gunter is a signed trade paperback book published by Lark Books in 2004. This nonfiction book, part of the 500 Ser. series, features 500 images of ceramic sculptures celebrating the human form. Illustrated by the author herself, this book is a must-have for art, crafts, and hobby enthusiasts interested in sculpture, ceramics, and pottery. With 408 pages and dimensions of 8 x 8 inches, this book offers a comprehensive collection of artistic creations in the world of ceramics.
SynopsisIt's an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism, and many of them come from leaders in the field such as Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Andy Nasisse. Kay Yourist has produced female forms that are smooth, minimalist vessels with only the slightest hint of breasts and belly. The simple, rounded features of Diane Lublinski's black-and-white figures possess a fun, clown-like whimsy. Michael A. Prather's mournful ceramic portraits have frowning faces and pointed dunce-like heads in a muted color palette. Many of the ceramics come with detail images and illuminating artist's commentary.