Download or read book The Artful Teapot written by Garth Clark and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on its universal appeal and everyday use, tea has inspired the creation of exquisite objets d’art; above all, the spouted, steaming engine of hospitality: the teapot. In fact, the teapot has drawn widespread attention from the world’s leading designers and artists for centuries because it is what French sculptor Arman calls one of the key objects of our time. This delightful book celebrates the chameleon-like form of the teapot, and how it is considered not only an icon for hospitality but also an inventive vehicle for artistic expression. The Artful Teapot features, in full, lavish color, more than 200 enchanting teapots representing its 500-year history of enjoyment and use. Readers will find captivating examples from Yixing—the birthplace of the teapot—as well as such famous producers as Meissen, Minton, Wedgwood, and others. Here are artful teapots that balance form, surface, and function in search of beauty . . . revolutionary teapots seeking—fascinatingly but fruitlessly—to improve on this most perfect invention . . . teapots inspired by natural forms . . . teapots made from surprising materials like dollar bills, glass beads, and soda cans . . . teapots used as a format for politics or propaganda . . . teapots using animals or people as their subject . . . and last but not least, the teapot created purely for art’s sake—pots removed from function, where tea evaporates and imagination replaces the fragrant leaf as content. Plus, fascinating text written by Garth Clark, the preeminent scholar of modern ceramics, provides an appealing discussion of these objets d’art that is as provocative, playful, and profound as the teapots themselves. • Teapots featured in this book form the basis for an exhibition that opened in November 2001 at the American Craft Museum in New York City, which is traveling until 2004, visiting six other American museums • First comprehensive guide featuring the artistic beauty of teapots through five centuries of use
Download or read book The Artful Teapot written by Garth Clark and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ''The Artful Teapot'' examines the chameleonlike form of the object and how it has become not only an icon but a vehicle for inventive artistic expression. The teapot has drawn widespread attention from the world’s leading designers and artists - called by the French sculptor and installation artist, Arman, one of the key ‘fetish’ objects of our time. More than 250 teapots are reproduced in colour in this survey, in which the subject’s 500-year history is represented by key works from Yixing (birthplace of the teapot), Meissen, Minton, Wedgwood and other producers, providing the historical background for the book’s main focus - the creations of many of the twentieth-century’s best-known painters, sculptors and ceramists. Garth Clark, provides an analysis of these deeply appealing works that is as provocative, playful and profound as the teapots themselves.
Download or read book The Teapot Opera written by Arthur Tress and published by Abbeville Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When the curtain goes up on The Teapot Opera there is no music. There are no people, either. But there are plenty of characters: there's the teapot, of course, and a white plastic stallion, a china harpist, a skull, an expresso machine, chess pieces, fruit, the Michelin Tire man, fragments of a classical sculpture, ancient books, a souvenir bust of Teddy Roosevelt, valves and gauges of all kinds, a Shriner's fez, a glass eyeball, billiard balls, and so much more."--Jacket flap.
Download or read book A Little Tea Book written by Sebastian Beckwith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea. Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea, exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup. From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming, colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith's sumptuous photographs, A Little Tea Book is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of sass and sophistication. Cheers!
Download or read book The Art and Craft of Tea written by Joseph Wesley Uhl and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Joseph Wesley Uhl be your guide to the entire world of tea; from peeks into tea production around the world to brewing your own blends at home. “Water is the mother of tea, a teapot its father, and fire the teacher.” —Chinese Proverb As one of the most consumed beverages in the world, a cup of tea is a common shared experience across cultures and traditions. Companies and consumers alike are reawakening to the benefits of high-quality, unprocessed, natural beverages, and tea is a perfect obsession for anyone interested in artisan food and healthy eating. In The Art and Craft of Tea, entrepreneur and enthusiast Joseph Wesley Uhl brings to the story of tea its due reverence, making its history, traditions, and possibilities accessible to all. If you want to go beyond reading and enter your kitchen, Joseph offers “recipes” for creating your own tea blends using natural ingredients. Inside you’ll find: A detailed overview of tea’s history and origins Thoughtful descriptions of global brewing methods Innovative ideas for iced tea, tea cocktails, and DIY blends
Download or read book Who Broke the Teapot written by Bill Slavin and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mom is very angry. Her very favorite teapot is broken, and no one is 'fessing up. Was it Dad, sitting in his underwear reading the paper? Was it Cat, who was all tangled up in a ball of yarn? Was it Baby perched in his highchair? Or is there a surprising twist to this mystery that teaches Mom a little lesson in anger management? Bill Slavin takes a sly poke at parents in their less-than-finer moments in this funny and energetic story.
Download or read book The Teapot Book written by Steve Woodhead and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb
Download or read book Novelty Teapots written by Edward Bramah and published by Cimino Publishing Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 500 years of teapot design has come full circle. The metamorphic productions from China in the fifteenth century are now the models of similar designs from the People's Republic. In between there is displayed, in the variety of teapots from all over the world, a richness of imagination, inventiveness and humor which makes Edward Bramah's beautiful and comprehensive collector's guide long overdue. A source book and a true labor of love.
Download or read book Emma Lea s Magic Teapot written by Babette Donaldson and published by Blue Gate Books. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emma Lea dreams that the teapot her grandmother gave her is like Aladdin's Magic Lamp, granting three wishes. When her wishes come true the next day, she wants to find out how she can make more. Her family and friends help her realize that the magic is not in the teapot, but in the relationships they share.
Download or read book Teapots Transformed written by Leslie Ferrin and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 140 unique teapots from traditional styles to eclectic, contemporary designs, are showcased.
Download or read book written by Kean Siew Lim and published by Times Editions Pte. This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the history and legends of the most famous teapot in China, the Yixing teapot: discover the properties and secrets of Yixing clay. It showcases over 60 of the most beautiful Yixing teapots, the works of some of the best known master craftsmen, in splendid full-color photography, and debunks some common myths about tea drinking, among them that tea tastes better in tiny red pots! It also guides you on the best ways to make tea, from selection of the right material to handling the preparation itself. The author takes the reader through the process of comparative testing with different teapots and different teas. His method, knowledge and experience will help you make the best choice, and get the best fragrance and taste out of your own teapots. Beautifully designed, this previous album is a definitive treat for all tea-lovers and collectors.
Download or read book The Art of Tea written by Jordan Marxer and published by Victoria. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ages-old tapestry of taking tea is woven with a prismatic palette of threads, from the golden strands of tradition and the silver cords of friendship to the rainbow ribbons of taste bud-tempting refreshments and the brightly hued filaments of an elegantly set table."--Publisher's website.
Download or read book The Tea Book written by Linda Gaylard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does tea come from? With DK's The Tea Book, learn where in the world tea is cultivated and how to drink each variety at its best, with steeping notes and step-by-step recipes. Visit tea plantations from India to Kenya, recreate a Japanese tea ceremony, discover the benefits of green tea, or learn how to make the increasingly popular Chai tea. Exploring the spectrum of herbal, plant, and fruit infusions, as well as tea leaves, this is a comprehensive guide for all tea lovers.
Download or read book I m a Little Teapot written by and published by Child's Play International. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the lyrics to the nursery rhyme along with illustrations featuring children acting out the motions indicated by the song. Includes music.
Download or read book 500 Teapots written by Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains color photographs and brief descriptions of five hundred contemporary teapots, each including the title of the work and the name of its creator.
Download or read book Yixing Pottery written by Chunfang Pan and published by LONG RIVER PRESS. This book was released on 2004 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to the highly popular Yixing style of Chinese pottery
Download or read book Inside the Head of a Collector written by Shirley M. Mueller and published by Lucia Marquand. This book was released on 2019 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Collecting objects gives enormous pleasure to approximately one third of the population. On the other hand, the same pursuit can engender pain. Now, for the first time, scientific research in neuro- and behavioral economics gives us a way to enhance the positive aspects of collecting and minimize the negative. Author Shirley M. Mueller, MD, relates her own experiences as a serious collector and as a neuroscientist to examine different behavioral traits which characterize collectors"--