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Amphora. Rogier Vandeweghe

Ceramics 1957-1975
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Amphora. Rogier Vandeweghe is a detailed publication celebrating the distinctive hand-thrown vessels and innovative glazes crafted by the Belgian company Amphora. Established by Rogier Vandeweghe in Sint Andries near Bruges, the workshop became renowned internationally from 1960 for its modern ceramic forms and pioneering firing techniques. Featuring large scale photographs, this book offers an in-depth study of these exceptional ceramics and honours the dedication of Vandeweghe and his wife, Myranna Pyck.
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A publication on the extraordinary vessels and glazed by the Belgian company Amphora, with large scale photographs that allow an in-depth study of the hand-thrown vessels.

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A publication on the extraordinary vessels and glazes by the Belgian company Amphora, with large scale photographs that allow an in-depth study of the hand-thrown vessels.

Rogier Vandeweghe established himself as an independent potter in Sint Andries, near Bruges, after leaving the ceramic workshop Per Ignem, which he had founded with his brother Laurent in 1947. Under the name Amphora, from 1960 on, his quickly expanding workshop produced entirely hand-thrown vessels. His modern forms, with glazes developed in-house and experimental firing techniques, rapidly earned the workshop an international reputation.

Participation in major contemporary exhibitions led to numerous awards and acquisitions by leading ceramic museums across Europe. In 1975, all production ceased, and the workshop faded into obscurity. The present publication is a tribute to Rogier Vandeweghe and his wife, Myranna Pyck, for their unwavering commitment and their continuous quest for high-quality modern beauty in their ceramics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783897905573

Publisher: Arnoldsche

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2019

Country: Germany

Imprint: Arnoldsche

Illustration: 238 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1350g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Marc Heiremans is a renowned expert on Murano glass and ceramics. He is a member of the Royal Chamber of Antiquarians of Belgium and of the Belgium Chamber of Art Experts. Heiremans is also author of various Arnoldsche publications on Murano Glass and the volume Art Ceramics. Pioneers in Flanders 1938-1978.

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