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The foundation years of South African studio pottery had three distinctive features: potters focussed on utilitarian ware, produced those with the high-temperature reduction technique, and made use of oil or wood-burning kilns. That was simply the way things were done. The times and technology permitted little indulgence in exploring new materials, techniques and artsy oeuvres. The pot as a pot, was the quest. The potter was consigned to the rank of craftsman. Pottery was exactly that……
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The foundation years of South African studio pottery had three distinctive features: potters focussed on utilitarian ware, produced those with the high-temperature reduction technique, and made use of oil or wood-burning kilns. That was simply the way things were done. The times and technology permitted little indulgence in exploring new materials, techniques and artsy oeuvres. The pot as a pot, was the quest. The potter was consigned to the rank of craftsman. Pottery was exactly that……
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The foundation years of South African studio pottery had three distinctive features: potters focussed on utilitarian ware, produced those with the high-temperature reduction technique, and made use of oil or wood-burning kilns. That was simply the way things were done. The times and technology permitted little indulgence in exploring new materials, techniques and artsy oeuvres. The pot as a pot, was the quest. The potter was consigned to the rank of craftsman. Pottery was exactly that……
esias bosch - Riaan Bolt Antiques
In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.