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- Includes indax - Includes illustrations in colour

INTRODUCTION bv Glen R Brown 8 Arthur Gonzalez , Pitzer College , Auguste Rodin CHRISTYL BOGER 42 Jack Earl , porcelain , ball clay MARK BURNS 60 Mark Burns , Psychedelic Lollipop , TIM BARNWELL ARTHUR GONZALEZ 78 Arthur Gonzalez , Terra cotta , casein paint JUSTIN NOVAK 108 Walbrzych , stoneware , baroque NAN SMITH 124 polyurethane , Japanese tea ceremony , alginate AKIO TAKAMORI 144 Akio Takamori , LARRY DEAN , Ceramic MICHAELENE WALSH 160 TOM NEFF , Ball clay , cone 05 CONTRIBUTORS 176 Figure in Clay , LARK , Division of Sterling

Nine master ceramic artists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular volume that's both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples range from representational to abstract, diminutive to heroic. Nan Smith uses a range of mold-making techniques and precise slab construction, while Akio Takamori coil-builds a simplified figure inspired by a Velasquez painting and Christyl Boger creates a lavishly decorated, classically formal figurine. Each featured sculptor discusses the unique attractions and challenges of his or her method, and a series of detailed color photographs follows the artwork as it takes shape. In addition, there's a gallery of contemporary pieces selected by the major contributors. Glen R. Brown, a noted writer on ceramics, provides an insightful, thought-provoking introduction.