Arts and Crafts ceramics
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Arts and Crafts ceramics are handcrafted pottery and decorative wares from the late 19th- and early 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement, emphasizing traditional craftsmanship, natural forms, and simple, honest design.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| American art pottery movement | 1 |
| Arts and Crafts textile design | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ceramic art style
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decorative arts category ⓘ |
| aestheticFeature |
limited, harmonious color schemes
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organic shapes ⓘ stylized plant motifs ⓘ surface texture highlighting handwork ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American Arts and Crafts movement
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Art Pottery movement NERFINISHED ⓘ British Arts and Crafts movement NERFINISHED ⓘ William Morris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characteristic |
emphasis on traditional craftsmanship
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handcrafted production ⓘ honest design ⓘ matte or semi-matte glazes ⓘ natural forms ⓘ rejection of excessive ornament ⓘ simple design ⓘ subdued color palettes ⓘ use of local materials ⓘ visible handwork ⓘ |
| goal |
elevate everyday objects through good design
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provide an alternative to industrially produced wares ⓘ reconnect art and daily life ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
medieval craftsmanship ideals
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reaction against industrial mass production ⓘ vernacular craft traditions ⓘ |
| legacy |
contributed to modern craft revival
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influenced studio pottery in the 20th century ⓘ |
| movement | Arts and Crafts movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionContext |
artist-led studios
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guilds and craft communities ⓘ small workshops ⓘ |
| region |
United Kingdom
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
continental Europe ⓘ |
| relatedMovement |
Art Nouveau ceramics
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Art pottery ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ |
| typicalObject |
architectural ceramics
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decorative bowls ⓘ tableware ⓘ tiles ⓘ vases ⓘ |
| valueEmphasized |
handcraft over machine production
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honesty of materials ⓘ unity of form and function ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
American art pottery movement
this entity surface form:
Arts and Crafts textile design