Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser

by Held, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780977762453
• ISBN10: 0977762459
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-30
• Publisher: Univ of Washington Pr
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Summary

"Eden Revisited is the first full-scale monograph presenting a survey of one of America's most ingenious ceramic artists, Kurt Weiser. Shaped from his influential childhood experiences during the baby boom years, the artist demonstrated an early disposition for the visual arts, encouraged by his parents and teachers. While attending the Kansas City Art Institute, he became a protege of Ken Ferguson, a highly acclaimed ceramist and educator who quickly recognized Weiser's abilities and determination." "Illustrated with signature works, Eden Revisited presents an artist's journey that mirrors the evolution of American studio ceramics since 1975. Exhibition curator Peter Held reviews the artist's unique upbringing and discusses Weiser's early development. Ulysses Grant Dietz, curator of Decorative Arts at the Newark Museum, provides a stimulating overview of china painting and how Kurt Weiser utilizes this technique to advance his artistic vision. Award-winning writer Edward Lebow provides a thoughtful and witty analysis of key works from throughout Weiser's career, delving into a rich pool of sources and inspirations. Also included is a comprehensive chronology as well as extensive exhibition and bibliographic listings."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction and Acknowledgments	p. 9
Baby Boom Daydreams: The Early Ceramics of Kurt Weiser	p. 11
Abandoning Gentility: The Roots of Kurt Weiser's China Painting	p. 25
Porcelain Paradise: The China-Painted Ceramics of Kurt Weiser	p. 29
Artist's Statement	p. 40
Plates	p. 41
Checklist of the exhibition	p. 78
Chronology	p. 80
Biography and Selected Exhibition History	p. 82
Selected Public and Corporate Collections	p. 86
Selected Bibliography	p. 87
Lenders to the Exhibition	p. 90
Arizona State University Art Museum Staff	p. 91
Contributors	p. 92
Index	p. 93
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