What is Ceramic?
Ceramic is a term used to describe objects made from clay or other inorganic materials. These objects can be either decorative or functional and have been created since at least 4,000 B.C. Ceramic art involves making, decorating, and firing these objects in a kiln, a special high-temperature oven.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO CERAMIC
David Shrigley
I Cannot Change My Spots but I Have No Desire to Change My Spots, 2022
Sculpture / Object
Ceramic
EUR 2,850
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