British pottery has been enjoying something of a renaissance with collectors and critics. Once dismissed as simply ‘pots’, studio ceramics have now been rightfully recognized as a form of art in itself. Here are 10 of the pioneers of this field.
During the 18th century, the world's best pottery pieces were made in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Learn about how the work in the area can today be compared with the ancient pottery of Roman, Chinese and Persian cultures.
Long beaks, gaping mouths and gnarled claws – this was the beginning of studio pottery in England.
