Tyler Morrison
Ceramics 1
11/15/2017
Research Paper: Bernard Leach
Widely regarded as one of the most influential potters of the 20th century, Bernard Leach helped popularize British studio pottery. Leach developed a style of pottery and ceramics that is a combination of the styles from Japan, China, Korea, and England. Many of his works are functional, yet highly decorated pieces.
Bernard Leach was born on January 5, 1887 in Hong Kong. Though his mother died while giving birth to him, Leach lived with his grandparents on his mother’s side in Kyoto, Japan for a few years before returning to Hong Kong with his father.…