Functional pottery brings beauty to everyday life in this thought-provoking book that explores the philosophical, historical and aesthetic considerations of contemporary American pottery as art. Author Kevin Hluch, potter and professor of ceramics for more than 25 years, brings his expertise and knowledge to this inspiring look at the art of functional pottery such as bowls, plates, teapots, cups, jars, bottles and vases. Includes a list of galleries where artists exhibit their work and addresses for potters that details which potters sell their wares from their studio/gallery.