1. Series in Ceramics

2. A definition of Series Series may refer to anything of a serial form

3. How does this apply to art? In art, series would refer to multiple pieces that connect in some form or fashion They could connect to each other by: –Color –Texture –Form –Topic/theme –Or many other elements or principles

4. Many artists work using series

5. Andy Warhol

6. Rauschenberg

7. Eva Zeisel (Born Eva Amalia Stricker November 13, 1906) is a Hungarian industrial designer known for her work with ceramics Her forms are often abstractions of the natural world and human relationships

12. Suze Lindsay is a studio potter living and working in the NC mountains. stoneware pots subtly reference the figure Her mark-making is strongly influenced by the study of historical ceramics with a focus on surface decoration used to enhance form by patterning and painting slips and glazes

15. A few other examples…

16. Gay Smith

17. Claudia Dunaway

18. Pam Brewer

34. Your homework assignment Go home and find an artist who works in functional series Find one that interests you Print out images that you like and some background information Possible websites to find ceramic artists: Ayumihorie.com Ceramicartsdaily.com Artcyclopedia.com

35. Research Journal Page Create a two page spread about the artist and their work Include your reflection on the following –Their theme –Craftsmanship –Form –Surface design