<div>A beautifully illustrated showcase of the rich and varied ceramic tradition of Iran Featuring a broad selection of objects from one of the most distinguished collections of Iranian art, this volume brings together over 1,000 years of Persian Islamic pottery. With more than 500 illustrations, authoritative technical treatises, and insightful commentary, Ceramics of Iran assembles a collection of rarely seen treasures from the Persian world and presents a collective history of its renowned ceramic tradition. Included among its comprehensive catalogue entries are numerous translations of the object's inscriptions, providing readers with a richer and more detailed understanding of the cultural heritage from which these items are derived. In addition, the book contains new research and material from previously unknown sites. Featuring all new photography of nearly 250 objects, Ceramics of Iran brings the extraordinary contributions of Persian art into a wider historical context, along with a wealth of images to demonstrate the full scope of its intricate beauty.</div>

Ceramics of Iran: Islamic Pottery from the Sarikhani Collection

Arts & Photography

Watson, Oliver

History & Criticism

The Sarikhani Collection

Islamic potterythe fine ceramics made in the lands of Islam, from the Arab world and Turkey through Iran and into Central Asiais one of the hidden treasures of world ceramics. While some individual wares such as Iznik are deservedly renowned, its breadth and diversity have generally been overshadowed by the ceramic legacy of China and Europe. Yet Islamic pottery cedes nothing to these great traditions in technical inventiveness and beauty of design. In fact, through close trading links and cultural interchange, Islamic potters have played a crucial role in the development of these other ceramic cultures. The al-Sabah Collection, one of the few truly great collections in private hands, illustrates the unfolding story of Islamic pottery over its fascinating thousand-year history. The collection contains both famous masterpieces and important dated and signed works, and much material is published here for the first time. This richly illustrated catalogue, in which over four hundred pieces are described, provides both an examination of individual items and an overall history of the subject. Introductory essays cover the study and collecting of Islamic pottery over the last hundred years, and trace its technical and chronological history, from the first fine wares made in the eighth century to the destructive impact of European industrialization in the nineteenth century. The individual objects, illustrated with some 900 color pictures, are grouped in geographical and chronological sequence. Not only does the book present a superb collection to the public, it also provides a new framework for the understanding and study of Islamic ceramics. It will appeal to the interested general reader, and is an essential and invaluable reference work for the student and specialist. Over 900 color illustrations.

Ceramics from Islamic Lands

Thames&Hudson

"This splendid catalog serves as the most current and magnificently illustrated introduction to Islamic ceramics now available. Essential."Choice Islamic potterythe fine ceramics made in the lands of Islam, from the Arab world and Turkey through Iran and into Central Asiais one of the hidden treasures of world ceramics. It has often been overshadowed by the ceramic legacy of China and Europe, yet it cedes nothing to these great traditions in technical inventiveness and beauty of design. Through close trading links and cultural interchange, Islamic potters have played a crucial role in the development of these other ceramic cultures. A catalogue of the al-Sabah collection in Kuwaitone of the few truly great collections in private handsthis richly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive history of ceramics from Islamic lands and portrays the unfolding story of Islamic pottery over its thousand-year history. Over four hundred pieces are described, providing both an examination of individual items and an overall history of the subject. Clear and informative introductory essays cover the study and collecting of Islamic pottery over the past hundred years, and trace its technical and chronological history, from the first fine wares made in the eighth century to the destructive impact of European industrialization in the nineteenth century. The individual objects, illustrated with some nine hundred color pictures, are grouped by type and geographically. A Choice Outstanding Academic Title. 921 color illustrations.

Ceramics From Islamic Lands (The al-Sabah Collection)

Reference

Persian Lustre Ware cover the production of lustre ware in Persia (Iran) from 770 till1500.

Persian Lustre Ware (FABER MONOGRAPHS ON POTTERY AND PORCELAIN)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Faber&Faber

The 'studio pottery' movement is one of the key artistic forces of the twentieth century. It emerged in Britain from the Arts and Crafts movement at the end of the nineteenth century, placing great emphasis on small-scale pieces and individual craftsmanship and establishing pottery as an expressive art form. This way of thinking is epitomized by the work of such masters as Bernard Leach, Hans Coper, and Lucie Rie, whose experiments in form and technique continue to inspire designers and collectors across the world. This book is the catalogue of the national collection of British studio pottery, which is held by the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in London. The collection contains over 700 works dating from the beginnings of the movement and includes representative pieces by almost 200 potters of note. Organized in the form of a biographical dictionary, this book is recognized as the definitive work on the British studio potters. It is an indispensable and inspiring sourcebook for all those designing and working with ceramics. The introductory essay by Oliver Watson places the studio pottery movement in its historical context and gives lovers of ceramics a detailed analysis of the growth of the Museum s collection.

Studio Pottery

The Trustees of The Victoria &

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Phaidon Press~ Inc

British Studio Pottery: The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection

Other Media

Phaidon Inc Ltd

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