Includes bibliographical references and index.

"New Directions in Ceramics is a comprehensive overview of the contemporary ceramic scene, looking at new and innovative areas and the makers who have been leading the way. Over the last 15 years there have been significant developments in the interests and approaches of some leading ceramicists, who are exploring new and exciting avenues of activity. Contemporary ceramics includes a dynamic range of approaches for sculptural-orientated work, covering ceramics as performance, site-specific installation work, time-based ceramics, re-presentations of the human body and the environment. Chapters provide an introduction to each area under discussion and show how they have evolved, followed by a closer examination of work by selected ceramicists working, with illustrations of relevant examples and a discussion of how they fit into the current scene. Including a series of interviews with the artists, that draw out fresh and topical discussions and insights, offering new material not available elsewhere. New Directions in Ceramics offers an exciting look at the contemporary ceramic scene, which innovative approaches have been adopted, and which are developing"--