500 Figures in Clay Volume 2

500 Series

by Nan Smith

People have carved figures in clay since prehistoric times—so what can artists bring to the tradition thats distinctive? This breathtaking collection answers that question 500 ways with works by new and emerging ceramicists that chronicle the ongoing exploration of the human form. From rustic creations to postmodern designs, from realistic to abstract, these pieces embody the diversity, imagination, and excellence of todays finest ceramic art.  

420 pages, Paperback

First published February 4, 2014