Clarice Cliff: The Art of Bizarre : A Definitive Centenary Celebration

Clarice Cliff: The Art of Bizarre : A Definitive Centenary Celebration by Griffin, Leonard. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781862052192.

The designs of Clarice Cliff are among the most striking and collectable ceramics produced in the20th century. Angular and uncompromising, embellished in strident primary colors, they were a sensation when they first appeared in the1920s, capturing the very spirit of the Art Deco movement. Today her teaware is as sought after as it was then, her most collected designs, such as her Bizarre ware, commanding top prices. Now,100 years from her birth in1899, Clarice Cliff: The Art of Bizarre explores the life and work of this fascinating artist. Leonard Griffin, an authority on Cliff, considers her achievements and artistic significance, highlighting these with220 photos of all her major forms and designs. All facets of her life are explored--her motivations, ambitions, and inspiration; her phenomenal success in the1920s and1930s; and her challenge to the art establishment, which she ultimately rejected in favor of a simpler life. Complete with a comprehensive reference section, this is a splendid portrait of one of the finest, most vibrant ceramic artists of this century. Leonard Griffin is the author of Taking Tea with Clarice Cliff and Fantastic Flowers of Clarice Cliff.