Looking at his pottery, it's no wonder George E. Ohr deemed himself the "Mad Potter of Biloxi." His work was, to say the least, a little off kilter when compared to other wares made during the late 1800s through the turn of the last century. But modern art historians are now considering Ohr as one of the forefathers of the modernist movement, and in that light those freeform pots, urns and pitchers don't look quite so outlandish. Read more...
No comments:
Post a Comment