Ceramic perspectives of Barocco

 

 

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Barocco abstract sculpture  — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

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Spatial illusions of  Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

 

Sculptural forms respond to the illusion of lines, form and colours while perception can be manipulated to shift the different aspects of visual reality. Quadratura, introduced in the seventeenth century Renassaince, became popular with Baroque and Rocooc artists, where it involved the openeing up of walls and ceilings through architectural illusion. By using Trompe l’oeil, perspective tools such as foreshortening, and spatial effects, the appearance of three-dimensional space on an otherwise two-dimensional surface was created. The artist painted a feigned architecture with an illusionist perspective on a flat surface or barrel-vaulted ceiling in such a way that it seems to continue the existing architecture or flow into an open space.
The ceramic art of Barocco pays homage to this fascintaing style, not only in name but in decorative appearance. Drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur are condensed into a singualr form combining elements of baroque, quadratura, symbolist and surrealist art in fine detail. Atelier Barocco involves the combined effort of Jacques Massard de Chateneuil and Richard Tarone in an impressive symbiosis of refinement and style.
The brilliant forms created by Tarrone are decorated with exquisite detail by Massard, who trained at Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Nice. Their decor virtuosity is expressed with contemporary sculptural busts integrated with glazed panels revealing complex perspectives of vast tiled spaces, doorways stretching to infinity, solitary figure silhouettes, classical nudes, Greek gods and nymphs in heavenly spheres, filled with mystique and charming architecture. The rich visual narrative pushes the depth of field with extended focal points and has an inviting allure.

 

 

Ceramic Apple--G. Grociani

Atelier Barocco – ‘Apple’

Chris’ Broc  L’Univers de la Ceramique

 

 

Atelier-BAROCCO---Lamp--Chri'-Broc

Atelier Barocco  —  Ceramic Lamp

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Ceramic sculpture by Barocco — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

 

 

Apple---G.-Crociani-&-Jacques Massard

‘Apple’ — G.Crociani & Jacques Massard – Barocco

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Barocco contemporary sculpture-J.-Massard-&-R-Tarone

Barocco contemporary sculpture J. Massard & R. Tarone

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Barocco French contemporary globular vase  - J. Massard & R. Tarone

Barocco contemporary vase  – J. Massard & R. Tarone

 

 

Barocco ceramic plate

Barocco abstract plate

 

 

Apple--G.-Crociani-&-Jacques-Massard

‘Apple’ — G. Crociani & Jacques Massard

 

 

Apple sculpture --G.-CROCIANI-&-Jacques-Massard--

‘Apple’ — G. Crociani & Jacques Massard

 

 

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Ceramic globular vase by Barocco — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

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Ocean frolic Barocco vase - under the ocean scene

Ocean frolic Barocco vase – Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

La Bergerie Céramiques

 

Atelier-Barocco---Lamp--Chris'Broc Galerie---33cm

Black and white vase – Barocco — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

Chris’ Broc

 

Barocco-Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone Sculpture

Atelier Barocco  —  Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone sculpture

 

 

 

Barocco vase - Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

Barocco vase – Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard

Espace de la Calende

 

 

‘Apple’ — G. Crociani & J. Massard

 

 

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French ceramic vase – Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

 

 

Globular vessel - Barocco-(Jacques-Massard-and-Richard-Tarone)-=--(French)

Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

La Bergerie Céramiques

 

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone sculpture

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone sculpture

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone ovoid vase-1995,

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone ovoid footed vase

1995

 

 

bacchanalia-celebration-ceramic-tray--Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Bacchanalia celebration ceramic tray – Barocca

 

 

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone 1995 French ceramics

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone ovoid footed vase- Europa, Pan and Dionysis

1995

 

 

Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone ceramic vase

Barocca vase – Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

La Bergerie Céramiques

 

Lidded ceramic jar -Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Barocca lidded jar

 

 

 

barocco-totem-sculpture - Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Barocco ‘Totem’ sculpture

Chris’ Broc

 

 

barocco globular-vase-Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Barocco globular vase  —  Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Le blog de ceramistes-contemporains

 

 

Black and white female figure with long hair - barocco-vase

Barocco

 

 

colpelle---Atelier Barocco Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Colpelle—Atelier Barocco  —  Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

 

 

 

Bowl with female motif---Atelier-Barocco

Colpelle—Atelier Barocco  —  Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Red glaze sculpture Barocco-J.-Massard-&-R-Tarone

Aile sculpture – Barocco

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Barocco-J.-Massard-&-R-Tarone perspective vase

Barocco J. Massard & R Tarone

 

 

galerie-annie-chevalle-Barocco-vase

Barocco vase

Galerie Annie Chevalle

 

 

 

Droles-d'oiseaux-Jacques-Massard oil painting

Droles d’oiseaux (Funny birds) —  Jacques Massard oil painting

 

 

 Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone vase

Barocco globular vase

 

 

Jacques-de-Chateneuil ceramic bottle

Jacques de Chateneuil di Jacques Massard, ceramic nymphs bottle

 

 

Face---Barocco-J-Massard-&-R-Tarone abstract head sdculpture

‘Face’  —  Barocco  —  Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

Chris’ Broc

 

 

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Jacques Massard de Chateneuil & Richard Tarone

ANAGAMA, Galerie d’art

 

 

Large footed lamp-Barocco with lemon decoration

Large ovoid ceramic lamp —  Barocco

Barocco (*) – Vallauris céramique ceramistes poterie

Deux céramistes exceptionnels qui travaillent en harmonie depuis des années ; l’un, Richard Tarone, tourne et façonne avec brio, l’autre, Jacques Massard (de Chateneuil), est un virtuose du décor, un extraterrestre…Aujourd’hui, ils ont abandonné la céramique culinaire ou utilitaire, et réalisent exclusivement des sculptures.

 

 

Wings---BAROCCO-J-Massard-&-Richard-Tarone

‘Wings’ — BAROCCO  —  Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Barocco-ceramic-plate - naked man standing on elephant

Barocco ceramic charger

 

 

Large ceramic lamp stand -- Barocco

Large ceramic lamp stand — Barocco

La Bergerie Céramiques

 

 

Atelier-BAROCCO---Plate with chef motif

Atelier Barocco — Plate with handles and chef motif

 

 

Ceramic Sculpture-- BAROCCO -Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone

Ceramic Sculpture– BAROCCO – Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone

Height 67cm  —  Chris’ Broc

 

Pomme-ceramic---G.-CROCIANI-&-J--Massard

‘Pomme’ — G. Crociani & J. Massard

Chris’ Broc

 

Totem sculpture---BAROCCO-J-Massard-and-R-Tarone

‘Totem’ sculpture — BAROCCO -J. Massard and R. Tarone

Chris’ Broc

 

 

Barocco decorative plate- Jacques-Massard-and Richard-Tarone)---(French)

Ceramic plate  — BAROCCO – Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone

La Bergerie Céramiques

 

 

BARROCO-(Jacques-Massard-and-Richard-Tarone)-Small-ceramic-vase-with-figurative-decoration

BARROCO Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone

La Bergerie Céramiques

 

 

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Barocco ceramic sculpture

 

 

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Richard Tarone

 

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Jacques Massard

 

 

 

 

 

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