Terra Sigillata
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How Things Make History
Author: Astrid van Oyen
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Published: 2020-11-06
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 904852993X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBright red terra sigillata pots dating to the first three centuries CE can be found throughout the Western Roman provinces. The pots' widespread distribution and recognisability make them key evidence in the effort to reconstruct the Roman Empire's economy and society. Drawing on recent ideas in material culture, this book asks a radically new question: what was it about the pots themselves that allowed them to travel so widely and be integrated so quickly into a range of contexts and practices? To answer this question, Van Oyen offers a fresh analysis in which objects are no longer passive props, but rather they actively shape historical trajectories.
Low-firing and Burnishing
Author: Sumi von Dassow
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2009-10-16
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1408106361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes. Many ancient cultures and contemporary potters use methods of low firing, adding slips and burnishing pieces to create a more natural finish. The advantages are that it can be done without a kiln using old dustbins, pits dug out of the earth, or bonfires, meaning that providing you have outdoor space, it can be done on a low budget. This book is a step-by-step practical approach and beginner's guide, which focuses on how to do low firing and natural finishes, with many illustrations of beautiful work by contemporary makers. Chapters include burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke-firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques.
Surface Decoration for Low-fire Ceramics
Author: Lynn Peters
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781579900892
DOWNLOAD EBOOKClear, step-by-step instructions simplify both complex and simple designs. Informative photos of the author working in her studio clarify each design.
Naked Clay
Author: Jane Perryman
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 2008-10-28
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9780812220568
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA well illustrated guide to finishing ceramic work without using a glaze.
Athenian Vase Construction
Author: Toby Schreiber
Publisher: Getty Publications
Published: 1999-05-27
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 0892364653
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on her study of Greek pottery sherds and vases and on her profound hands-on knowledge of pottery construction techniques, including experiments with the potting of Attic shapes, Toby Schreiber describes how ancient Greek potters constructed their vases. Drawn in large part from vases and fragments in the collection of the Getty Museum, the many photographs that accompany the text show how much even seemingly insignificant sherds may reveal about technique when studied by someone knowledgeable about potting. The drawings - all done by the author - demonstrate step by step with admirable clarity how the potter executed his craft. Written by a master potter, this is a book both for those who know little or nothing about potting techniques and for those who already have an understanding of these matters.
Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques
Author: James C. Watkins
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781579909529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDemonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.
Mastering Raku
Author: Steven Branfman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781600592959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers such topics as the history and philosophy of raku, types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes and decoration. Types of kilns and kiln construction are also fully explained and the book includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.
An Introduction to the Study of Terra Sigillata Treated from a Chronological Standpoint
Author: Felix Oswald
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Published: 1920
Total Pages: 464
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKClay
Author: Vince Pitelka
Publisher: Amer Ceramic Society
Published: 2012-12-01
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9781574983326
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Every day, ceramic artists encounter techniques, processes, materials, problems, and more that leave them with questions such as: How? Why? Where? Clay: A Studio Handbook answers those questions with authoritative, comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from studio safety, finding, making, and improvising tools and equipment, firing processes and theory, and much more. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in ceramics, Pitelka has created the most practical, all-inclusive studio handbook for students, studio artists, educators, and all those interested in the art of clay. Ten chapters, addressing the full range of ceramic processes, bring a lifetime of ceramic knowledge directly into the hands of potters. Written with concern for safe and efficient studio operation, diligent attention is paid to safety practices. A thorough table of contents, glossary, and index make finding answers quick and convenient. Numerous step-by-step illustrations guide readers through the many techniques."--Publisher's description.
