Handbuilt Ceramics
Handbuilt Ceramics

Author: Kathy Triplett

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781579901844

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Written for the general reader with an interest in ceramics, Handbuilt Ceramics is a big, colorful, and complete how-to manual for shaping clay without a potter’s wheel. Features 8 projects, complete with materials lists, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed “how-to” color photos.

The Craft of the Potter
The Craft of the Potter

Author: Michael Casson

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Starting with a description of what clay is and how it originates, the author goes on to provide a guide to the hand building of clay, throwing pots, decoration techniques and glazes. The book is completed by a history of pottery through the ages.

Phil Rogers
Phil Rogers

Author: Phil Rogers

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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He is content to work within the larger world tradition of producing solid, well-made vessels that bear a more subtle mark of creativity than the idiosyncratic works of more overtly individualistic ceramists. Whereas there is a movement in studio ceramics artists to treat clay either as a convenient medium for sculpture or as a three-dimensional canvas for painting, Rogers has made his mark with an integrated approach to ceramic art: clay, form, glaze, and decoration all combining to create a harmonious whole." "This book, with an in-depth interview with the artist, and full-color illustrations throughout, will allow the reader to appreciate the historical context and profound beauty of contemporary fine art pottery."--BOOK JACKET.

British Studio Ceramics
British Studio Ceramics

Author: Paul Rice

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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This detailed and comprehensive survey charts the entire history of British studio ceramics from the emergence of modern ceramics from the Victorian factories around 1900 to the wide variety of extraordinary work being produced today. All the best-known potters such as Leach, Hamada, Cardew, Rie, and Coper are examined in depth in terms of their different areas of interest and influence. An extensive appendix gives information on 200 leading makers with their identifying marks and cross-references with a list of museums where their work can be seen. Lavishly illustrated throughout with some 250 color photographs, this is a book for the collector needing in-depth information or for those who just want an introduction to this important and beautiful work.