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

500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility & Grace (A Lake Ceramics Book) by Suzanne J.E. Tourtillott. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781579905934.

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.