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You'll find yourself referring to it over time for inspiration and enjoyment. series this is my least-favorite, but it is still very good. I have 6 books in this series, and I enjoy them all. Of the 500. My favorites are "500 Figures in Clay" and "500 animals in Clay". They are well-edited and the photos are fantastic. You really can't read this book in one sitting.
Also, the most important part of a piece, the glaze work is awesome. It has a great variety of different shapes and sizes. It has really helped stimulate ideas for myself. As a potter. I received this as a gift for Christmas and I love to look at all the ideas that people have created.
The artist statement that accompanies many is also nice, as it explains many themed cup sets. As one whose creativity needs a nudge, I love this book.They are many admirable and (important for me) inspiring pieces pictures. I tabbed many pages with "I want to try that" and rekindled a love of pottery, particulary of course of cups and mugs.The variety of cups shown is very wide: Simplic, lavishly decorated, purely artistic, functional, etc.
The chosen subjects are thought provoking and artistically sumptuous examples of ceramic art.Wheather you put it on your coffee table or in the studio, it is another "must have" from the Lark 500 series. This book, like all the "500" books I have seen, is utterly beautiful. I find it inspiring both visually and conceptually.
If you are a potter and looking for inspiration - this book is a gold mine. Beautifully presented, with 500 timeless ideas and references.
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