Bernard Leach

Broschiertes Buch

A Potter's Book

Beschreibung

Bernard Leach (1887-1979) is generally reckoned to be the 'father of British studio pottery. In this title, he communicates his deeply-held convictions, through an account of the standards and materials essential to English slipware, stoneware, Japanese raku and Oriental porcelain.

Autor

Bernard Leach (1887-1979) was one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century pottery. Born in Hong Kong and brought up in Japan, Hong Kong and England, he trained at the London School of Art and moved to Japan in 1909, where he studied pottery techniques. In 1920 on his return to England he founded the Leach Pottery with Shoji Hamada in St Ives, Cornwall. His best-known work, A Potter's Book, was first published in 1940.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Faber & Faber
• Main
• Seitenzahl: 372
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 126mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 392g
• ISBN-13: 9780571283675
• ISBN-10: 0571283675
• Artikelnr.: 35063693