Art of the Potter (1971)
• October 11th, 1971 • 0h 50min
Documentary
Overview
An examination of the art of pottery through the works of two world renowned potters –Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. The film traces the entire process of pottery making, beginning with the digging of clay and its preparation, and on through the long sequences of pods being thrown on the wheel.
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