Animal
images are pervasive in the art of all cultures, from prehistoric
cave walls to modern museum galleries. Clay is unique in its ability
to capture these powerful beings, so it is no wonder that contemporary
ceramics is particularly rich in animal imagery and symbolism. The
500 breathtaking pieces here bring life to creatures great and small,
realistic and fanciful. Chosen from over 3,000 submissions, they encompass
an enormous range of style and technique as well as unsurpassed excellence
of craft. Among the international group of artists featured are some
of the top names in the field.
