A Study on Satirical and Humorous Expressions in Ceramic Art within Contemporary Art - focusing on the mid-20th century and the early 21st century -

Key Points

• The research aims to analyze how satirical and humorous expressions in contemporary ceramic art extend beyond personal critique to convey social messages and performative aspects.
• Examined the transition of satire and humor in ceramic art since the 1960s and 1970s with a focus on Funk Art.
• Compared artists like Simone Leigh and Grayson Perry to explore their use of ceramics as a medium for social commentary.
• Analyzed the interaction between ceramic forms and societal themes like gender, race, and power.
• Found that post-20th century ceramic art evolved into an independent medium in contemporary art, utilizing structural qualities for social commentary.
• Demonstrated that humor and satire have become tools for social performance, visualizing social memory and power issues.
• Confirmed that modern ceramic art serves as a pivotal medium for social expression within contemporary art discourse.

Abstract