SHOJI HAMADA

Shoji Hamada, along with Bernard Leach, was one of the key figures in the development of studio pottery in the 20th century, resurre cting the craft after its near demise during the Industrial Revolution. His influence both in England and the U.S. as well as in his native Japan cannot be underestimated. The Japanese government designated him a Living National Treasure in 1955 and awarded him th e Order of Culture in 1968. The book is inspirational to any person seeking to set off on a career as a studio potter. The book is i nspirati...[Llegir més]