On Monday, March 13 at 1 p.m., the Connecticut Ceramics Study Circle presents “Between East and West: Ceramics of the Islamic World Between China & Europe,” an illustrated lecture by Walter B. Denny, Distinguished Professor of Art history, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
In his talk, Professor Denny will explore the first interchanges of ceramic art and artistic ideas between the Far East and the Middle East over the so-called “Silk Road,” as well as the artistic cross-fertilization of three broad traditions: European, Middle Eastern, and Far Eastern, from the tenth century of the Common Era onward. Among the phenomena to be discussed are early imitations of Chinese ceramics in Iraq, the international phenomenon of blue and white ceramics, the rise of Iznik ceramics of the Ottoman Empire as a new standard for luxury wares, and the phenomenon of Orientalism in European ceramics in the 19th century, beginning with the first great artist-potter of modern times, Joseph-Théodore Deck (1823-1891).
The presentation will take place at the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Admission for non-members of the Connecticut Ceramics Study Circle is $25. For additional information visit ctcsc.org
