Firing Earth (An Unexpected History of Pots and Potters)
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Product Details
Author:
Keith Brymer Jones
Format:
Hardcover
Publisher:
Hodder (January 26, 2027)
Imprint:
Hodder & Stoughton
Release Date:
January 26, 2027
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781399756679
ISBN-10:
1399756672
Weight:
12oz
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hbgusa-hbgusa_onix30_P10040974_05042026-20260504.xml
Folder:
hbgusa
List Price:
$30.00
Pub Discount:
65
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P-HACH
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Overview
'Pottery is more than mud and fire-it's memory, culture, and humanity held in the hands.'
Pottery, often perceived as a humble and utilitarian craft, has played a monumental role in shaping and reflecting the political and cultural dynamics of civilizations across millennia. From the earliest clay vessels used for storing grains in ancient Mesopotamia to the intricately painted porcelain of Ming Dynasty China, pottery has embodied the spirit of its times, influenced trade, and even served as a tool for political propaganda.
From the utilitarian clay vessels of ancient farmers to the avant-garde ceramics of modern artists, pottery has been both a mirror and a mould of human civilization. It has transcended its materiality to become a medium of storytelling, a symbol of power, and a bearer of cultural identity.
As we look to the future, the story of pottery reminds us that even the most unassuming objects can wield immense influence, shaping the political and cultural landscapes of their times.
The potter's wheel, it seems, has not just shaped clay but also the course of history itself.
Pottery, often perceived as a humble and utilitarian craft, has played a monumental role in shaping and reflecting the political and cultural dynamics of civilizations across millennia. From the earliest clay vessels used for storing grains in ancient Mesopotamia to the intricately painted porcelain of Ming Dynasty China, pottery has embodied the spirit of its times, influenced trade, and even served as a tool for political propaganda.
From the utilitarian clay vessels of ancient farmers to the avant-garde ceramics of modern artists, pottery has been both a mirror and a mould of human civilization. It has transcended its materiality to become a medium of storytelling, a symbol of power, and a bearer of cultural identity.
As we look to the future, the story of pottery reminds us that even the most unassuming objects can wield immense influence, shaping the political and cultural landscapes of their times.
The potter's wheel, it seems, has not just shaped clay but also the course of history itself.
