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The History of Ceramics

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Porcelain
Bernard Leach
Peter Voulkos
China
Jingdezhen
Lucy Rie
Japan
Hans Coper
Ceramics
Korea
Pablo Picasso
Sèvres Porcelain
Robert Arneson
Josiah Wedgwood
George E. Ohr
Ming Dynasty
Beijing
Nanjing
Tang Dynasty
Bernard Palissy

The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling stories from this often-overlooked corner of art history. From the very first shards that shed light on early civilizations, to stories of power, political intrigue and espionage. Famous artists, extraordinary characters, pioneers a... more

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From a struggling pottery factory in nineteenth-century Hungary to one of Europe's most celebrated ceramic manufacturers, the story of Zsolnay is one of extraordinary ambition, artistic innovation and family genius.

In the first of two episodes, Pau... more

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At the heart of the Aztec Empire stood one of the most extraordinary cities in the ancient world – Tenochtitlan, built on an island and filled with temples, warriors, craftsmen and gods.

Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh explore the ceramics of t... more

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What if a pot could be read like a book?

In the second part of their journey through Mesoamerica, Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh travel to the great ancient city of Cholula – a bustling centre of trade, pilgrimage and cultural exchange – to ex... more

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Journey into the extraordinary world of the Classic Maya, where ceramics were far more than objects for everyday use; they were vessels for food, status, storytelling, ritual and belief.

Stephanie Rozene and Paul Greenhalgh explore the golden age of... more

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Garth Johnson
Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Iverson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York
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Episode: Robert Arneson - Funk Art
Sir Tristram Hunt
Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum; Wedgwood scholar
Victoria and Albert Museum
Episode: Josiah Wedgwood - A Giant in the History of Ceramics - Part 1

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Paul Greenhalgh
British art historian and curator
Stephanie Rozene
U.S. maker and academic

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • I LOVE YOU

    I love this Podcast and look forward to the next one every week. The second one on Peter Voulkos brought a tear to my eye. I hope you keep doing this podcast for years to come ❤️Maybe you do one on Maija Peeples-Bright or Ruth Duckworth?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beowulf949
    United States21 days ago
  • Superb

    Always waiting for the next episode. Can’t get enough of those conversations between these 2. I am an anthropologist who began making things last year. The series offers historical rigour whilst being entertaining. The tandem of maker and curator, American English and its very British counterpart, female and male add spice to the pottery topic. This kind of interactive detail is another layer that makes people smile and puts the podcast in a category of its own.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pillale
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Context is everything

    I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode so far. Love the two perspectives and the respect for the subject. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pottery Pockets
    Australiaa month ago
  • Fascinating

    I stumbled across this while looking for China history podcasts. It is so great! I had never really thought of ceramics (at all!) but the hosts are great and really weave the historical context in well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blobbly56
    Australia2 months ago
  • Fascinating

    A wonderful and fascinating podcast. Even the episodes I thought I might skip, turned out to be very interesting. My only criticism (and it’s a minor one) is that the order of the podcasts is a bit baffling, without a chronological or geographical axis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melias123
    United States2 months ago

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The subjects appeal to both ceramics enthusiasts and listeners newly curious about the history behind objects.
Some listeners find the sequence of topics difficult to follow, wishing for a clearer chronological or geographical structure.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry, warmth and ability to make detailed historical discussion engaging.
Reviews value the informed art-historical treatment and the way ceramics is connected to broader historical context.

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#209
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#246
Australia/History
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#115
South Africa/History
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#162
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#211
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#236
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Mesoamerica - The Maya: Gods, Myths and Ceramics (Part 1)
Q: But this notion of a game, does that mean you could lose?
Yes. The ball game was a ritual contest connected to Maya creation mythology, political power and the underworld. The hero twins' struggle against the lords of the underworld involved sacrifice, death and resurrection, themes also represented on ceramics.
Mesoamerica - The Maya: Gods, Myths and Ceramics (Part 1)
Q: Who were the Mayans?
The Maya inhabited a broad region spanning present-day Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, western Honduras and parts of Mexico. Their civilization lasted for millennia, while the discussion focuses on the Classic period, roughly 250 to 900 CE.
Hector Guimard - The Father of French Art Nouveau
Q: You've just written this massive book on Art Nouveau architecture. And so I'd love to kind of dig into that knowledge today. Can you tell me why was he so important?
Guimard fused decorative arts with architecture, helping to define a French modernist approach through integrated ceramic and metalwork, and his work with the Castel Beréranger and Paris Metro stations became emblematic of Art Nouveau while pushing architecture toward a new, collaborative, public-facing role.

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What is The History of Ceramics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations connect the history of ceramics with the people, politics and ideas that shaped it. Art historian and curator Paul Greenhalgh and maker and academic Stephanie Rozene bring complementary perspectives, combining historical context with practical knowledge of materials, techniques and studio practice. Their discussions range across ancient civilizations, Chinese porcelain, Japanese tea culture and influential modern artists, showing how ceramic objects can reveal trade, power, identity and everyday life.

The format is host-led, with multi-part biographies alongside broader explorations of periods, places and traditions. Rather than treating pottery as a narrow craft subject, the conversations place it within art histor... more

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