500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility & Grace (A Lake Ceramics Book)

In the hands of an expert ceramist the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art--as these 500 magnificent examples so beautifully prove. The exciting pieces come from an international array of artists each with a unique perspective. The stylishly varied collection has a little bit of everything: the cups range from handbuilt to wheel-thrown practical to sculptural round to square. Benjamin Schulmans "Stacked Teacup Set" takes a strictly functional approach while Heather OBriens "Dessert Cups on Stand" focuses on aesthetic form rather than usefulness. Annette Gates "Espresso Shot Cups with Rubies" has a surface design of simple abstract lines and dots of glaze and jewels. Some are whimsical others starkly conceptual. Every one is a treat for the eye.