Magic of clay and fire. A history of K�tahya pottery and potters. Unknown - 2006

Suna Ve Inan Kiraç Vakfi / Kirac Foundation, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine/Near Fine. 405 Pp. Red Cloth. Very Large Format, Extra Heavy. First Printing. Fine In Very Near Fine Dust Jacket.

Istanbul: Suna and Inan Kiraç Foundation / Pera Museum, 2006. Dust jacket. New/New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Original bdg. Dust wrapper. 4to. (33 x 25 cm). In English. 405 p. Color ills. Some areas of art history have been overlooked in comparison to others, attracted less attention, and for this reason been the subject of less research and evaluation. Such situations are observed in particular where one branch or period of art in a country is so prominent as to overshadow its neighbours and counterparts. These neglected areas often deserve far more interest than circumstances grant them. Moreover, the bright light cast by their more famous cousins makes it harder, or even sometimes impossible, to do them justice and gain a true understanding of their qualities. A striking example of this phenomenon in Ottoman art is Kutahya ceramics, which have remained relatively unnoticed with the spotlight of attention focused on Iznik. When speaking of Ottoman ceramics it is first of all… Leer más