The History of Ceramics

The History of Ceramics

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Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (15)
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling stories from this often-overlooked corner of art history.  From the very first shards that shed light on early civilizations, to stories of power, political intrigue and espionage.  Famous artists, extraordinary characters, pioneers and rebels from the world of pottery, architecture and design.  Full of revelation, insight and practical expertise, The History of Ceramics offers an alternative history to our times.

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S1E9 Robert Arneson - Funk Art

Jun 10, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

Join Stephanie Rozene and guest Garth Johnson as they travel back to 1967 and the West Coast of the USA where an exhibition named Funk would showcase ceramics as a provocative art form. Using humour,…

S1E9 Hector Guimard - The Father of French Art Nouveau

Jun 03, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

How Art Nouveau transformed Parisian Architecture.  In this episode we travel to France to meet Hector Guimard the father of French Art Nouveau and the sweeping organic forms that came to define one…

Josiah Wedgwood - Part 2 - Turning Pottery into Politics

May 27, 2026 45m Transcript

How did Wedgwood combine pottery with politics? Paul Greenhalgh is joined by Sir Tristram Hunt to discuss the life and work of potter and abolitionist Josiah Wedgwood who created one of the most…

Josiah Wedgwood - A Giant in the History of Ceramics - Part 1

May 20, 2026 51m Transcript

How did Wedgwood create one of the most famous ceramic companies in British history?  And what fueled his obsession with science and experimentation?  Join Paul Greenhalgh is joined by Sir Tristram…

Sèvres - Power, Porcelain & Prestige

May 13, 2026 56m Transcript

In this episode Paul and Stephanie discuss how Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, and Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's passion for porcelain created one of the most famous and revered names in the…

Secret Formula - The Race for Porcelain - Part 2

May 06, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

How did an alchemist discover the recipe for porcelain? And why did his discovery ultimately drive him mad? Join Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene as they pick up the story of Europe’s obsession…

White Gold - The Race for Porcelain (Part 1)

Apr 29, 2026 41m Transcript

How did Europe become obsessed with porcelain?  And who would win the race to discover the secret formula for this “white gold?”  In this episode Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene travel from…

S1E4 The Ceramic Wars

Apr 22, 2026 51m Transcript

Why were Korean potters kidnapped and held hostage by Japanese invaders?  And how did they transform the history of Japanese ceramics?  In this episode Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene explore…

Picasso The Potter

Apr 15, 2026 35m Transcript

How did Picasso discover pottery? And how did he transform the fortunes of an ancient town in the process?  Join Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene to discuss Picasso’s life in the South of France…

Adelaide Alsop Robineau - A Pioneering Potter

Apr 08, 2026 57m Transcript

Who created the Mona Lisa of American Ceramics? And how was it stolen from under the noses of museum guards? In this episode Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene travel to the American Gilded Age at…

The First Pot

Apr 01, 2026 39m Transcript

What was the first piece of pottery that humans ever made?  What does it reveal about our earliest ancestors?  In this episode Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene travel back to the earliest…

Introducing The History of Ceramics

Mar 26, 2026 2m Trailer Transcript

The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling and often surprising…

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The History of Ceramics has published 12 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Arts, Design.

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The History of Ceramics is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 52m.

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