Exploring the World of Pottery
Author: Ruth Wile Lee
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Published: 1967
Total Pages: 93
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA survey of the handicraft of pottery and what it reveals about the civilizations it represents.
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Author: Ruth Wile Lee
Publisher:
Published: 1967
Total Pages: 93
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA survey of the handicraft of pottery and what it reveals about the civilizations it represents.
Author: Ruth Lee
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 1971
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: British Museum
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 248
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKStarting with the basic question, What is pottery?, this work investigates why and how ceramics have been made throughout the world ever since humans first began manipulating clay during the Stone Age, over 12,000 years ago. Drawing on the ceramic collections of the British Museum, and the work of its scientific staff, 25 contributors examine the evidence for more than 30 pottery traditions. These range from prehistoric Japan, ancient Egypt, and pre-Hispanic Peru through classical Greece, Ming China and medieval and Renaissance Europe, right up to contemporary Africa and India.
Author: John A. Burrison
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2017-06-16
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 0253031893
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor over 25,000 years, humans across the globe have shaped, decorated, and fired clay. Despite great differences in location and time, universal themes appear in the world’s ceramic traditions, including religious influences, human and animal representations, and mortuary pottery. In Global Clay: Themes in World Ceramic Traditions, noted pottery scholar John A. Burrison explores the recurring artistic themes that tie humanity together, explaining how and why those themes appear again and again in worldwide ceramic traditions. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 full-color, cross-cultural illustrations of ceramics from prehistory to the present. Providing an introduction to different styles of folk pottery, extensive suggestions for further reading, and reflections on the future of traditional pottery around the world, Global Clay is sure to become a classic for all who love art and pottery and all who are intrigued by the human commonalities revealed through art.
Author: Melissa Weiss
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Published: 2018-11-20
Total Pages: 163
ISBN-13: 1631595989
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, pottery expert Melissa Weiss shows you the basics of crafting without a wheel, how to harvest and work wild clay, and using natural glazes. Handbuilt pottery is the perfect way for new potters to dive into this unique medium because it doesn't require access to a potter's wheel. In Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, Melissa Weiss takes an organic approach to harvesting and working with local clays, and even shows you how to mix your own glazes to use on functional pottery for use at home. Students of pottery the world over have traveled to North Carolina to attend Weiss's classes. Now you don't have to! In this book, Melissa provides you with a solid course on slab and pinch-pot techniques that allow beginning students to master the basics and progress through finished wares. Looking to go a little deeper? Melissa also offers her unique knowledge of how to dig and process local clays for use in pottery, and for the techniques she has developed for creating unique glazes with ash, salt, and other dry materials. Melissa will also introduce you talented contemporary potters, who will share their work, tips, advice, and techniques. Learn the basics of handbuilding and more with this engaging guide.
Author: Clary Illian
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Published: 2012-08-01
Total Pages: 125
ISBN-13: 1587299968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn A Potter's Workbook, renowned studio potter and teacher Clary Illian presents a textbook for the hand and the mind. Her aim is to provide a way to see, to make, and to think about the forms of wheel-thrown vessels; her information and inspiration explain both the mechanics of throwing and finishing pots made simply on the wheel and the principles of truth and beauty arising from that traditional method. Each chapter begins with a series of exercises that introduce the principles of good form and good forming for pitchers, bowls, cylinders, lids, handles, and every other conceivable functional shape. Focusing on utilitarian pottery created on the wheel, Illian explores sound, lively, and economically produced pottery forms that combine an invitation to mindful appreciation with ease of use. Charles Metzger's striking photographs, taken under ideal studio conditions, perfectly complement her vigorous text.
Author: nternational Association for Research on Pottery of the Hellenistic Period. Conference
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9789537276522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Maureen Mackey
Publisher: Davis Studio
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781615280308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrings an ancient art form to the contemporary classroom, inspiring students with exciting images, clear instruction, and fundamental background. This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by clear, step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques and is a wonderful source for exploring ancient traditions and historic innovations in the world ofceramic art. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student work. The student text explores ancient traditions and historic innovations. It also includes carefully crafted lessons organized for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills while introducing students to: * Contemporary masters * Cutting-edge works of art * New media * Techniques and safety precautions *Current careers in art
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Published: 2020
Total Pages: 240
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