József Szabadfalvi: Ungarische Schwarzkeramik (Hungarian Black Pottery) - Hardcover 

Product Information

• Publisher: Corvina
• ISBN: 9631322130
• Publication Year: 1986 (printed 1987)
• Language: German (Original Hungarian title: A magyar feketekerámia)
• Format: Hardcover / Illustrated scholarly book
• Pages: Approximately 110+ pages

• Contributors:

  • Translation by Eva Heckenast
  • Scholarly supervision by Dr. Ingolf Bauer with Werner Endres
  • Photography by Jenő Kamarás, Ede Valent, and archival photos from Ethnographic Museums in Budapest and Debrecen
  • Illustrations by Magdolna Schübert
  • Map by Marianne Kiss
  • Typography by György István Szabó

Overview

Ungarische Schwarzkeramik by József Szabadfalvi offers an authoritative and richly illustrated study of the traditional Hungarian black pottery craft. This book traces the history, distribution, and techniques of black ceramic production from the extraction of clay to the firing processes that produce the distinctive black finish.

The volume explores the forms and functions of black pottery vessels, centers of production, and the rich decorative patterns that characterize this unique folk art. It situates Hungarian black pottery within a broader cultural and historical context, providing a thorough bibliographical reference and geographical data for regions beyond Hungary’s current borders.

This work is a vital resource for scholars, ceramic artists, historians, and collectors interested in Hungarian folk art and traditional craftsmanship.

Product Features

• In-depth historical analysis of Hungarian black pottery traditions
• Detailed sections on material sourcing, firing techniques, coloration, vessel forms, and ornamentation
• Richly illustrated with photographs and detailed drawings of ceramics
• Geographical coverage includes historical production centers within and beyond Hungary’s modern borders
• Comprehensive bibliography and index of illustrations and place names
• Bilingual scholarly presentation (original Hungarian work with German translation)
• High-quality print and design suitable for academic and artistic study

Interesting Facts

• The book includes a famous inscription from 1827 on a black pot from Hódmezővásárhely, illustrating the connection between pottery and Hungarian cultural identity.
• Despite modern advances, hand-formed pottery techniques without a wheel were still practiced in some Hungarian regions well into the 20th century.
• Black pottery in Hungary is not only a craft but a cultural heritage reflecting centuries of artisanal knowledge and aesthetic tradition.
• The book’s photographs and drawings provide a rare visual archive of this disappearing art form.
• The production and decorative styles of Hungarian black ceramics bear links to broader European ceramic traditions but retain distinctive regional characteristics.

Publishers

Published by Corvina, a leading Hungarian publisher renowned for high-quality works in ethnography, folk art, and cultural history.

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