{"product_id":"the-ceramic-surface-9781512828566","title":"The Ceramic Surface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of contemporary techniques in ceramic surface decoration, both conventional and unconventional\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA remarkable diversity of techniques are used to treat the ceramic surface. Matthias Ostermann presents an exploration of the ceramic surface--focusing on the vessel and platter--that includes the nonfunctional, the metaphoric, the narrative, and even the sculptural. Through an examination of the works of 200 ceramicists from around the world, he provides a broad overview of contemporary techniques and approaches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOstermann covers a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating, and firing, as well as the full spectrum of clays and firing temperatures. Each image is accompanied by technical information, as well as a statement of the artist's inspiration and motivation that offers insight into the concept of the piece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ceramic Surface\u003c\/i\u003e provides inspiration to ceramicists, educators, and historians, while also celebrating the ingenuity and diversity of talent found in contemporary ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Pennsylvania Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781512828566\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208","brand":"Matthias Ostermann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45302285828277,"sku":"9781512828566","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f953fb16-1413-4794-bf8f-ac328a24218d.jpg?v=1744724965","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-ceramic-surface-9781512828566","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}