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Description
Shoji Hamada, along with Bernard Leach, was one of the key figures in the development of studio pottery in the 20th century. His influence both in England and the US as well as in his native Japan cannot be underestimated. The Japanese government designated him a Living National Treasure" in 1955 and awarded him the Order of Culture in 1968. This book has been totally redesigned with colour photographs and a new chapter."
Product details
Published | 01 Oct 2004 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 240 |
ISBN | 9780713667721 |
Imprint | Herbert Press |
Dimensions | 254 x 180 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This book covers anything and everything one might want to know about the potter and his work, but even so, it is still an incredibly easy read. The language is accessible to people who have not studied pottery, but also enriching for those that have. The book covers everything from his workflow, techniques, glazes, kilns, family life, and even the way Hamada himself thinks. [...] The photo albums scattered throughout the book are both an enjoyable and invaluable addition to the biography [...] If you are at all a fan of the arts, even just a little, I would definitely recommend this book.
Ruth Duncan, Union University Library Blog