Covering
a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating, and firing, as
well as the full spectrum of clays and firing temperatures - each
image (over 225 full-color) is accompanied by technical information
as well as a statement of the artist's that offers insight into the
concept of the piece. Through the works of 200 ceramicists from around
the world, this volume provides inspiration to ceramicists, educators,
students, and historians, while celebrating the ingenuity and diversity
of talent found in contemporary ceramics.