Exhibition Details
Ceramic artists in Europe at the turn of the century sought to break from the past by developing new, distinctive modes of making. With a renewed interest in the natural world as a source of artistic inspiration, they experimented with decoration, forms, and ideas to make their art modern.
Additional Details
This exhibition features approximately 80 ceramic works dating from the 1880s to 1910s. These ceramics reflect the desire for individual artistic expression and the enormous creativity that make this period such a rich chapter in European ceramic history.
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Gallery 521
1000 5th Ave
New York, NY 10028
Image: Rozenburg Plateelfabriek, Plaque with seahorses and snakes (detail), 1883–1917. Glazed earthenware / courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art