A few weeks ago I received a kind letter from the son of noted mid-century ceramic artist Clyde Burt, whom I have posted about a couple of t...

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

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It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

By Hope Wallace We received some extraordinary news recently. The Wassenberg Art Center is humbled and pleased to announce the first exhibit of the late American ceramic artist, Clyde Burt, since h…

Latex-resist glaze lidded vessel, 6h x 5.5dia in., Treadway Gallery (sold 2009) ca. 1960's, 17.5h x 14.5w x 3.5d in., Wright Auctions (sol...

This is a large and impressive ceramic charger by Clyde Burt. The black glaze has been artfuly applied on the stoneware ware body. Clyde Burt is considered a pioneer in American Art Pottery, winning the 1957 Chicago Designer Craftsman Award at the Art Institute in Chicago,as well as having pieces displayed in the Smithsonian.

Latex-resist glaze lidded vessel, 6h x 5.5dia in., Treadway Gallery (sold 2009) ca. 1960's, 17.5h x 14.5w x 3.5d in., Wright Auctions (sol...

A few weeks ago I received a kind letter from the son of noted mid-century ceramic artist Clyde Burt, whom I have posted about a couple of t...

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

Stunning tall hand thrown cylindrical vessel. Clyde Burt is widely recognized as a pioneer in the American studio ceramics movement. His pieces are highly sought after and are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Everson Museum of Art.

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture, would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design.This was also the major driving force behind the Mid-Century era of art, which spanned from the early 1940's to the early 80's. In the USA, the sparse, clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the emerging acceptance of the

Both these finely thrown bowls share an interesting glaze and are really great examples from Mid-Century ceramist Clyde Burt. The smaller bowl measures 4" in diameter by 2 1/2" high. The larger bowl measures 7" in diameter by 4 3/4" high.

birds, ca. 1960's, glazed stoneware, 16.25 x 22.5 in., Wright Auctions (sold $978 in 2002) abstract wall plaque, ca.1950-60's, 19.75h x 37w...

When I visited the Wright auction house website this morning I was blown away by the latest imagery that they've just put up, the smile on my face just kept getting bigger and bigger as I scrolled down the page. If you're anything like me you'll see why as we delve deeper into the different objects and the designers/artists that made them. For the last few years I've known that Wright holds an auction annually titled Mass Modern which ...

A terrific wall piece by ceramic artist Clyde Burt (1922-1981). This work was inspired by Jeanne-Paule Marie, better known as Sœur Sourire, "The Singing Nun" who was internationally famous in the mid 1960s. Some of Burt's signature styles are evident in this piece including the stylized faces, and geometric abstracted space around the figures. Clyde Burt (1922-1981) is recognized as an important figure in the American studio ceramics movement. He studied at Fort Wayne Art School, the Cape Cod School of Art, and under Maija Grotell at Cranbrook. His work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It is hand signed on the front lower right hand corner.

A few weeks ago I received a kind letter from the son of noted mid-century ceramic artist Clyde Burt, whom I have posted about a couple of t...

birds, ca. 1960's, glazed stoneware, 16.25 x 22.5 in., Wright Auctions (sold $978 in 2002) abstract wall plaque, ca.1950-60's, 19.75h x 37w...

This is a large statement making piece by American Studio potter Clyde Burt. At Cranbrook Academy of Art, he worked under Maija Grotell. He taught at the Dayton Art Institute and the Fort Wayne School of Art. He sold his work primarily in the Chicago area. Burt's work is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He won the Art Institute of Chicago Designer-Craftsman Award in 1957. He exhibited at the Ceramic Nationals from 1954-1958.

Both these finely thrown bowls share an interesting glaze and are really great examples from Mid-Century ceramist Clyde Burt. The smaller bowl measures 4" in diameter by 2 1/2" high. The larger bowl measures 7" in diameter by 4 3/4" high.

This is an outstanding ceramic wall sculpture by Clyde Burt. The piece is visual, modern and strong. The ceramic tiles are mounted to a plywood panel and framed. It is signed on the lower right, C. Burt. Clyde Burt is an important American Studio Potter having won the 1957 Designer Craftsman Award. His works are on display in the Smithsonian as well as in many collections.