100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

Overnight NZ-wide delivery on all in-stock orders πŸš€

Materiality: The Miller Ceramic Art Collection

Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Materiality: The Miller Ceramic Art Collection showcases masterpieces from renowned American ceramic artists spanning the mid-twentieth to early twenty-first century, alongside notable European and Japanese works. The collection reflects Marlin Miller's unique perspective, rooted in ceramic engineering and an appreciation for architecture, highlighting surface texture, dimension and materiality. This publication offers a comprehensive view of one of the world's most distinguished private collections of contemporary studio ceramics.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$11000
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for enthusiasts of ceramic art, modern sculpture, architecture lovers, and collectors interested in contemporary and international studio ceramics.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Materiality: The Miller Ceramic Art Collection features masterpieces highlighting the artistic ideals of numerous luminaries of mid-twentieth century to early twenty-first century American ceramic art.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Materiality: The Miller Ceramic Art Collection features masterpieces highlighting the artistic ideals of numerous luminaries of mid-twentieth century to early twenty-first century American ceramic art.

In addition, the collection includes important examples of European and Japanese ceramic artworks of the same period. Marlin Miller's profound understanding of materials began with ceramic engineering. His interest in brick and its role in architecture informs a keen eye for surface texture, dimension and materiality.

The publication is a comprehensive presentation of one of the world's most distinguished private collections of contemporary studio ceramics, and an observation on the correlation between ceramics and architecture. With contributions by Meghen Jones, Sequoia Miller, Michael McKinnell and Wayne Higby.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783897905047

Publisher: Arnoldsche

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2019

Country: Germany

Imprint: Arnoldsche

Illustration: 243 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Wayne Higby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 2250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Wayne Higby is a Professor of Ceramic Art and the Director and Chief Curator of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum at Alfred University, Alfred, NY (US). Higby is a published authority on ceramic art, acknowledged for his articulate lectures, essays and critical evaluations. His ceramic art works are held in the permanent collections of numerous art museums around the world. Higby's architectural master works EarthCloud and SkyWell Falls were both commissioned by Marlin Miller for theaters he built with architect Michael McKinnell. Higby's retrospective book Infinite Place: The Ceramic Art of Wayne Higby was published by Arnoldsche in 2013.

More from Arts & Culture

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.