Leningrad artists «Ceramics World» in second half of 20 century

The second half of the 20 century was the period of formation and flourishing of the Leningrad unique ceramic art. It was promoted by many social, political, economic and artistic reasons. Following the architecture of the new creative concepts begin to emerge in decorative art. In the biggest training centre of applied arts artists -Mukhina College of Art and Design in Leningrad, creative teaching basics compositions of contemporary ceramic art are laid. Multiple experimental exhibitions mark the birth of new decorative, stylistic tendencies, plastic language of ceramics. Noting the commonness of creative positions of Leningrad ceramic artists, formed by the traditions of Leningrad Mukhina College of Art and Design, a unique creative base - the Factory of Decorative Art, influence of cultural and historical traditions of Saint Petersburg, the art individuality of some masters, which brought the significant contribution to the development of the unique ceramic art in Saint Petersburg, research in this article.