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AMOCA is the only museum on the West Coast of the United States devoted exclusively to ceramic art and artists. We are located in an area abounding with ceramic history and with internationally recognized clay artists from the Arts and Crafts Movement, the 60's Clay Revolution, and the Studio Pottery Era.
Because pottery is the single most enduring indicator of civilization, AMOCA is able to use ceramic objects as teaching tools. We open the doors of the past through exhibitions of archeological finds; we trace ceramic advances by studying the construction, glazing and firing practices developed by early cultures, and we find clues to the social expression of certain time periods through the study of ceramic shapes, forms, and styles of decoration.
AMOCA's productions include solo shows of legendary ceramic artists; group exhibits; themed productions emphasizing a particular technique, object, or form; historic shows covering the changes and growth of ceramic trends; manufactured ceramics; world-wide ceramics; and explorations of the earliest-known ceramics such as are found in ancient Meso-America, China, or Japan.
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Street, No.:340 South Garey Avenue
Tel:909-865-3146
State:California
Fax:909-629-1067
Zip:91766
Cell:909-260-5076
City: Pomona Employees: 7
Country:United States
Founded:9/11/2004
Attn: Christy Johnson
Website:http://www.ceramicmuseum.org |
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30 December, 2008 04:22 |
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"AMOCA :: American Museum of Ceramic Art" :: Home Page :: It is the mission of the American Museum of Ceramic Art to educate by presenting, collecting and preserving significant ceramic achievements of the world's cultures from ancient times to the present and through aesthetic and technical study to develop a deeper understanding of cultural, values and traditions. |
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Early examples of ceramic tile can be traced back to the ancient cultures of Egypt, China and Babylon; however, the tradition of tile making as we know it today began with 13th century Moroccan zellige (mosaic) tile work. Techniques and designs found in ancient Persian luster mosaics, Syrian underglaze-painting, and Spanish tin-glazed luster ware had a profound influence on the historic development of tile production. During the Renaissance period, Italian craftsmen contributed tin-glazed majolica tiles and Della Robbia plaques in high relief. Further diversification occurred in Spain and Portugal where alazulejos were painted for architectural decoration, in Tunesia where the cuerda secca (dry line) technique was perfected, and in Northern Europe where the Germans produced small tiles, mounted in copper frames to serve as stove adornments. During the 16th century cuerda secca and polychrome techniques were refined by Ottoman Empire artisans while in Holland majolica tile decoration was introduced. By the 17th century, the Dutch were creating Makkum and Delft tiles. Further diversification of tile-making techniques continued to spread, culminating in England, where Art Nouveau and Victorian designs proliferated in the 1800s. It was the English production which had the largest influence on American tile production. |
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| Editor remarks: |
Founded in 2001 and opened in September, 2004, the American Museum of Ceramic Art is one of the few museums in the United States devoted exclusively to ceramic art and historic innovations in ceramic technology. It is located in an area abounding with ceramic history and internationally recognized clay artists from the Arts and Crafts Movement, the 60's Clay Revolution and the current Studio Pottery Era. The museum is located at 340 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766. Please see the museum's website for hours and other general information. |
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