《500 TEAPOTS》: It's a fabulous source book with 500 of the most creative teapots ever. From handbuilt to wheel-thrown, functional to sculptural, traditional to funky, there's a bit of everything in this artistic celebration. Some find inspiration in classic Asian designs. Others take a figurative approach. Still more look to the natural world. Browse through a variety of surface treatments, from intricate carved forms to narrative painted patterns.

《500 TEAPOTS》: The teapot is to the potter what the canvas is to the painter. Since the ancient Chinese first developed vessels for brewing and serving tea, the teapot has inspired clay artists to create their own renditions. 500 Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design presents a remarkable visual tourof how potters from around the world are interpreting this classic form. These many figurative, sculptural, and, yes, traditional teapots astound us with their myriad shapes and delightful combinations of utility and decorative treatment.

John Neely's classic "Octagonal Brown Teapot with Braided Cane Handle" reconnects contemporary teapot design to its honored Oriental origins, as do cutting edge sculptural designs like Richard Swanson's "Proud Catch II" and Bonnie Seeman's exquisite, organically inspired creations.

Introduction

The Teapots

Acknowledgments

Index