Norton Stoneware and American Redware
Author: Bennington Museum
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13:
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American Potters and Pottery
Author: John Ramsay
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2021-03-22
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 1528760646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Rockingham Ware in American Culture, 1830-1930
Author: Jane Perkins Claney
Publisher: UPNE
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781584654124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA groundbreaking case study that links social and cultural interpretation with descriptive classification and historical context.
The Potters and Potteries of Bennington
Author: John Spargo
Publisher:
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 476
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
Author: Gordon Campbell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006-11-09
Total Pages: 1277
ISBN-13: 0195189485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Early American Pottery and China
Author: John Spargo
Publisher:
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 556
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is written by a hobbyist for his fellow-hobbyists, gentle folk and kindly as a rule, though people who do not know the charm of hobby-riding may think them as cracked as some of their "pots" too often are. The purpose of the book is as modest as the hobby. It is simply to assist the amateur in order that he may pass safely and with confidence through a field notoriously full of pitfalls, -- pg. v.
Wood-fired Stoneware and Porcelain
Author: Jack Troy
Publisher: Krause Publications
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13:
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Albany Institute of History & Art
Author: Albany Institute of History and Art
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 1998-01-01
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781555951016
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeautifully illustrated introduction and overview to the collections of the Albany Institute of History and Art
Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004-08-02
Total Pages: 724
ISBN-13: 1135956154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
Early New England Potters and Their Wares
Author: Lura Woodside Watkins
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2011-03-23
Total Pages: 460
ISBN-13: 1446546993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the result of more than fifteen years of research. The study has been carried on, partly in libraries and town records, partly by conferences with descendants of potters and others familiar with their history, and partly by actual digging on the sites of potteries. The excavation method has proved most successful in showing what our New England potters were making at an early period now almost unrepresented by surviving specimens.
