Ceramics - An Atlas of Forms Anvil Tools The idea is to put

The idea is to put a bend or curve in it and leave it

Every object tells a story in a wide-ranging and accessible selection that illuminates the civilizations

very gentle white colour with natural brown speckles

It is a celebration of the new pottery artisans and a behind-the-scenes look at their inspirations and working methods

Bisque temp produces a bright orange terracotta which deepens to a rich red colour when glaze fired to 1100c

Ceramics - An Atlas of Forms Anvil Tools The idea is to putWhat can we learn about the Roman empire from an amphora made in 200 BC? How can a simple, unadorned cup made in 1945 tell us so much about history? And what will an artwork comprising a vast collection of clay spheres tell our descendants about the act of making? Once fired, clay has the strength to last for millennia. Practical uses aside, ceramic objects are a testament to the power and innovation of ancient and ongoing cultural traditions. A