100 års Dansk Keramik

Danish ceramics are more popular than ever. On television, ceramicists compete to create functional, aesthetic, and technically complex works. Exhibitions attract numerous visitors, and small workshops thrive everywhere. Now, comes the book that provides a comprehensive overview of the modern Danish ceramic tradition. "100 Years of Danish Ceramics" outlines the major developments: from the emergence of modernism with Thorvald Bindesbøll and early art ceramics, through the 1930s porcelain revolution at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, the individual workshops and studio ceramics of the 1950s, to the more recent, experimental, and sculptural ceramics. The chronological approach allows readers to observe both continuity and breaks in the evolution of Danish ceramics. At the same time, the book breaks down the usual boundaries between applied arts and ceramic art through its storytelling.

Carsten Bagge Laustsen traces the development of this unique Danish ceramic tradition, documenting it with over 100 selected ceramic artists, workshops, and factories. Photographer Erik Balles’ images allow each piece to stand out sharply.

"100 Years of Danish Ceramics" appeals both to those interested in Danish design and to collectors of ceramics, whether it be ceramic art or objects found at markets and antique shops. The scope of the book is broad, and what unites it is the manybranches of ceramic history and the overarching emphasis on showcasing fine Danish craftsmanship and design.