Form has always been one of the most important aspects of ceramics and one that continues to challenge and stimulate potters throughout the world. In this new paperback edition, Peter Lane explores the various elements involved in the design and making of ceramics by concentrating on the two fundamental pottery vessels-bowls and bottles-which provide the basis for almost all others. This is an essential reference for potters, historians, and collectors.
Peter Lane is well known for his books Studio Porcelain (1980) and Studio Ceramics (1983). He is a distinguished lecturer and his own ceramics have been exhibited in Europe, Australia and North America.