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PublisherAbbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100896599272
ISBN-139780896599277
eBay Product ID (ePID)386842
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LanguageEnglish
TopicAmerican / General, Ceramics, Pottery & Ceramics, Art, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorRobert A. Ellison, Garth Clark, Eugene Heicht
IllustratorYes
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Item Length12.3 In.
Item Height1.1 In.
Item Weight66 Oz
Item Width10.5 In.
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LCCN89-006978
TitleLeadingThe
Book TitleMad Potter of Biloxi : The Art and Life of George E. Ohr
Dewey Decimal738/.092
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisMisunderstood and unappreciated during his lifetime (1857-1918), George Ohr, America's archetypal artist-potter, pushed the form of the vessel beyond mere function to the point of abstraction. Today the genius of this radical and sophisticated artist has finally been recognized. His thin-walled, paper-light pots, labeled grotesque in his day, are now seen as a tour de force of delicacy and restraint and a stunning exploration of the plasticity of clay. Ruffling, twisting, tearing, and collapsing his fragile pots, Ohr anticipated much of what we take for granted in contemporary art and ceramics. Stunningly illustrated with 140 color images of his most important pieces, this landmark volume, winner of the George Wittenborn Award for outstanding art books from the Art Libraries Society of North America, presents the first major study of Ohr. Beautifully woven together, the text and images confirm a judgment the Mad Potter once passed on himself: "Unequaled Unrivaled Undisputed " he wrote on a sign outside his shop, "Greatest Art Potter on Earth ", Misunderstood and unappreciated during his lifetime (1857-1918), George Ohr, America's archetypal artist-potter, pushed the form of the vessel beyond mere function to the point of abstraction. Today the genius of this radical and sophisticated artist has finally been recognized. His thin-walled, paper-light pots, labeled grotesque in his day, are now seen as a tour de force of delicacy and restraint and a stunning exploration of the plasticity of clay. Ruffling, twisting, tearing, and collapsing his fragile pots, Ohr anticipated much of what we take for granted in contemporary art and ceramics. Stunningly illustrated with 140 color images of his most important pieces, this landmark volume, winner of the George Wittenborn Award for outstanding art books from the Art Libraries Society of North America, presents the first major study of Ohr. Beautifully woven together, the text and images confirm a judgment the Mad Potter once passed on himself: "Unequaled! Unrivaled! Undisputed!" he wrote on a sign outside his shop, "Greatest Art Potter on Earth!"
Publication Year1989
Dewey Edition21
FormatHardcover
LC Classification NumberNK4210.O42C5 1989
Number of Pages192 pages
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- Apr 05, 2018
Beautiful art book
I was amazed at the size of this book. It begins with the story of Ohr's life and the second half and dedicated to the various artistic styles that influenced his work and how it fits into the historical context of pottery art in general. There are loads of colored plates and black and white photos. I will add it to my pottery library. Great inspiration for a working potter as well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
