A Roda: Ceramica de Autor em Portugal no Seculo XX

Local studio pottery in Portugal has remained virtually unknown, but in the last century, potters and visual artists from Portugal and other countries have created an original corpus of work. This publication discusses 30 potters' work and is illustrated with over 300 ceramics, with particular emphasis on the 1950s and 1960s when there was a boom in interest for the discipline. It is the first seminal study of such an eclectic production, aiming to become a standard reference for the general public, collectors, and museum curators.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: Arnoldsche

Portugal, renowned for its vibrant azulejos (tiles) and clay crafts, has a rich heritage of local studio pottery that has remained relatively unknown to the broader world. However, over the past century, a remarkable group of potters and visual artists, hailing from Portugal, Germany, Hungary, Mozambique, and other countries, has emerged to create an original and diverse body of work. Drawing from the most comprehensive collection of local ceramic art, this publication delves into the lives and artistic contributions of 30 potters, showcasing over 300 ceramics. Spanning the entire 20th century, with a particular focus on the vibrant 1950s and 1960s, when interest in the discipline surged and both state and private patrons commissioned significant artworks, this study represents the first comprehensive exploration of such an eclectic production. With the aim of becoming a valuable reference for the general public, collectors, and museum curators, this seminal work seeks to establish itself as a standard in the field.

Weight: 1948g
Dimension: 246 x 291 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783897906426