What is Fine Art Pottery or Fine Art Ceramics?
There is a broad distinction between “fine arts” (unique objects created purely for their visual or aesthetic appeal) and “crafts” (objects which, no matter how visually decorative are usually functional and typically made to a formula). Thus “fine art pottery” (or ceramics) describes artistic works, while the term “pottery” tends to be reserved for pots, dishes and other functional items. These definitions are not absolute: some ceramic items can be both beautiful works of art and still have a function. (See also decorative art and applied art.
