Around the World in 80 Pots

Ceramics provide us with a unique physical connection to the past, often the only evidence of the existence of long-forgotten civilizations. From ancient Egyptian canopic jars to ethereally beautiful porcelain, from bawdy Renaissance novelties to elegant contemporary tableware, Around the World in 80 Pots is an eclectic journey through time and cultures, and selected items from the unrivaled collection of the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford show that one of the oldest crafts is a perfect prism through which to view human history.

Around the World in 80 Pots: The Story of Humanity Told Through Beautiful Ceramics – Ashmolean Museum – Keith Brymer Jones

• An interesting English-language title for all ceramics enthusiasts.
• The book presents the history of civilization through the vessels created in each period.
• Human creativity knows no bounds — discover the stories, inspirations, and techniques used to create ceramics from ancient times to the present day.
• The title Around the World in 80 Pots refers to the exact number of specific ceramic objects from the past discussed in the book.
• It is an excellent book for ceramists and enthusiasts alike, full of inspiration from the past that can be used in current projects.