This book offers a comprehensive account of the emergence development & achievements of British studio pottery during the 20th century. Key movements trends & personalities are all covered. This is an important topic because Britain was the world leader in the development of studio ceramics & the ramifications of these developments have had a global impact. The book looks at how pottery established itself within the wider context of the visual arts. The book examines the range of pottery produced under the heading of studio pottery & discusses the way the work embodies & communicates the values of the makers. It also investigates how studio pottery has been presented to the world through photographs exhibitions books & publicity material.