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A Century of Ceramics in the United States 1878 - 1978, a Study of its Development" By Garth Clark and Margie Hughto; Foreword by Ronald A. Kuchta; Preface by Margie Hughto Published in 1979 by E. P. Dutton, in Association with the Everson Museum of Art , Syracuse, N.Y. First Printing, Paperback Format. OP
Published by E. P. Dutton, 1979
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. From the book: "The history of American ceramics from the celebration of the Centennial (1876) to the present day is rich, varied, and relatively undocumented. It is a period studded with men and women of genius, uncompromising ethical standards, and engaging eccentricity. The purpose of the exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, and this book based on it is to present the history of American ceramics, its aesthetics and its influence, and so provide a perspective. **************************************** "Comprised of over 400 pieces, the majority of which are illustrated in this book, the exhibition and book span one hundred years of creative endeavor. In the decade-by-decade presentation, a variety of styles, philosophies and techniques of ceramic artists is shown in this first study focusing on the role of ceramics in the modern, decorative, and fine arts of the United States." ************************************** TITLE : A Century of Ceramics in the United States, 1878 - 1978 - A Study of its Development / AUTHORS : Garth Clark, Margie Hughto / FOREWORD : Ronald A. Kuchta / PREFACE : Margie Hughto / IMPRINT : E. P. Dutton, under the aegis of the Everson Museum of Art / PLACE : New York / DATE : (1979) / EDITION : First Trade Paperback (First Edition, with number line so stated) / ATATUS : OP PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION : xxv + 371 pages; approximately 6 3/8" x 9" ; photo-decorated wraps, glued (illustrated paper covers) ********************************** From the book: "The history of American ceramics from the celebration of the Centennial (1876) to the present day is rich, varied, and relatively undocumented. It is a period studded with men and women of genius, uncompromising ethical standards, and engaging eccentricity. The purpose of the exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, New York, and this book based on it is to present the history of American ceramics, its aesthetics and its influence, and so provide a perspective. **************************************** "Comprised of over 400 pieces, the majority of which are illustrated in this book, the exhibition and book span one hundred years of creative endeavor. In the decade-by-decade presentation, a variety of styles, philosophies and techniques of ceramic artists is shown in this first study focusing on the role of ceramics in the modern, decorative, and fine arts of the United States." ************************************** CONDITION - VERY GOOD - This is a previously owned copy in clean and presentable condition with the following noted EXTERIOR : Mild bumping to corner tips with attendant shallow creasing at lower front fore-edge corner -- mild surface rub -- slight creasing to spine -- else clean and presentable. / BINDING : Solid / PAGE EDGES : Slight toning, else clean / INTERIOR : Clean and presentable throughout.
