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| ceramic art innovative techniques: Ceramic Art Anderson Turner, 2009 Presents over 20 ceramic artists and the techniques they used to create innovative forming, unusual surfaces, spectacular glazing and more. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Creative Pottery Deb Schwartzkopf, 2020-06-23 Take your work to the next level! Join ceramic artist Deb Schwartzkopf for a journey that will help you grow as a functional potter, whether your background is in wheel-throwing or handbuilding. Creative Pottery begins with a quick review of where you are in your own journey as a potter. If you need to brush up on the basics, help setting goals, or pointers on how to translate your inspiration into your work, you've come to the right place. The rest of the book is a self-guided journey in which you can choose the techniques and projects that interest you: Go Beyond the Basics and learn how to throw or handbuild a bottomless cylinder. Then explore seams and alterations for projects like a vase, sauce boats, dessert boats, and a citrus juicer. Flatter Forms takes your throwing and trimming horizontal. Make beautiful plates and learn how to make the jump from plate to cake stand. Master Molds and use them to open a new world of possibilities. Make spoons, platters, and asymmetrical shapes like an out-of-round serving dish with molded feet and a thrown rim. Compose with Multiple Shapes to make two-part forms like a butter dish or a stacking set of bowls. Make a pitcher out of two simple forms and then take it further by exploring handles and spouts for a proper teapot. With compelling galleries, artist features, and guided questions for growth throughout, this is a book for potters everywhere that want to go beyond the basics, learn new skills, and unlock their creativity. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Complete Pottery Techniques DK, 2019-08-27 Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong. The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery Techniques is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills. With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Surface Decoration Anderson Turner, 2008 |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Studio Ceramics Anderson Turner, 2010 Book Description: This is a book about variety, but, more importantly, about possibilities. It s a compilation of techniques from a wide spectrum of experienced clay artists who have figured out something unique in ceramics, perfected it, and documented it so others could take it to the next level. In Studio Ceramics you'll find techniques for double-walled vessels, miniatures, templates, carving, sculpting, mixed media, throwing, handbuilding, surface decoration, photo transfers, and much more. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: My Life As a Potter Mary Fox, 2020-09-12 Acclaimed potter Mary Fox, known for creating stunning gravity-defying decorative vessels as well as contemporary functional ware, tells the story of her life as an artist. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Ceramic, Art and Civilisation Paul Greenhalgh, 2020-12-24 Full of surprises [and] evocative. The Spectator Passionately written. Apollo An extraordinary accomplishment. Edmund de Waal Monumental. Times Literary Supplement An epic reshaping of ceramic art. Crafts An important book. The Arts Society Magazine In his major new history, Paul Greenhalgh tells the story of ceramics as a story of human civilisation, from the Ancient Greeks to the present day. As a core craft technology, pottery has underpinned domesticity, business, religion, recreation, architecture, and art for millennia. Indeed, the history of ceramics parallels the development of human society. This fascinating and very human history traces the story of ceramic art and industry from the Ancient Greeks to the Romans and the medieval world; Islamic ceramic cultures and their influence on the Italian Renaissance; Chinese and European porcelain production; modernity and Art Nouveau; the rise of the studio potter, Art Deco, International Style and Mid-Century Modern, and finally, the contemporary explosion of ceramic making and the postmodern potter. Interwoven in this journey through time and place is the story of the pots themselves, the culture of the ceramics, and their character and meaning. Ceramics have had a presence in virtually every country and historical period, and have worked as a commodity servicing every social class. They are omnipresent: a ubiquitous art. Ceramic culture is a clear, unique, definable thing, and has an internal logic that holds it together through millennia. Hence ceramics is the most peculiar and extraordinary of all the arts. At once cheap, expensive, elite, plebeian, high-tech, low-tech, exotic, eccentric, comic, tragic, spiritual, and secular, it has revealed itself to be as fluid as the mud it is made from. Ceramics are the very stuff of how civilized life was, and is, led. This then is the story of human society's most surprising core causes and effects. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Image Transfer on Clay Paul Andrew Wandless, 2006 Publisher description |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: The Penland Book of Ceramics Deborah Morgenthal, Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, 2008 Br>A wealth of ideas and works from top ceramists who have taught at the prestigious Penland School of Crafts make this book an indispensable resource. These ten talented artists, well known and respected for the particular techniques they have mastered, demonstrate their methods in a series of instructive photographs. They also discuss their interest and affinity with different influences and methods, and present work by other artists whose work they admire. Stunning art, innovative techniques, and thoughtful personal essays illustrate the breadth of contemporary ceramic practice for both artists and collectors. Ten of the finest ceramists in the field-all of whom have taught at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina-here offer master classes in a clay technique for which they are well known. Photographs and insightful commentary capture the skilled, innovative, and sometimes surprising ways they work and think. Youll learn as much about their materials and processes as you do about their influences and aspirations. Clara Kitty Couch creates one of her signature large, coil-built terra cotta pots, showing how form and process mature together. Angelica Pozo makes tiles with her own template method, then shows how to build up a relief surface and add vitreous glaze painting to it. Michael Sherrill demonstrates techniques he uses to extrude and carve porcelain forms that become components of his ceramic sculpture. Tom Spleth illustrates mold making, from carving the original plaster form to building the molds to realizing a finished slip-cast porcelain assemblage. Linda Arbuckle demonstrated with her majolica brushwork technique how she marries functional form and decorative surface. Nick Joerling alters his wheel-thrown vessels with straightforward cutting and reshaping methods. Cynthia Bringle shares how she joins wheel-thrown sections to make very large vessels. Joe Bova creates a joined pair of realistic relief sculptures of human forms from clay slabs. Sergei Isopov builds a figurative slab sculpture, then demonstrates his techniques for detailed narrative underglaze illustration. Mary Barringer marks and unifies clay surfaces with rich slip and textural surface treatments on functional forms. Also, a gallery of complementary work from other artists provides additional inspiration. Content: Introduction by Jean W. McLaughlin, Director of Penland School of Crafts The Artists Clara Kitty Couch Technique: Coil-Building Vessels Contemplative Coilings Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Angelica Pozo Technique: Making & Decorating Tiles Tile Making: One Approach, Plus a Recipe for Potato Salad Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Michael Sherrill Technique: Carving Extrusions A Maker of Things Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Tom Spleth Technique: Mold Making & Slip Casting Slip Casting, or Romancing the Plaster Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Linda Arbuckle Technique: Majolica Shamelessly Decorative Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Nick Joerling Technique: Altering Wheel-Thrown Forms The Altered Pot Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Cynthia Bringle Technique: Throwing a Large Vessel The Large (and Small) of Turning and Burning Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Joe Bova Technique: Slab Relief Under the Skin Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Sergei Isupov Technique: Slab Building & Underglaze Painting A Life in the Studio Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists Mary Barringer Technique: Slips & Surfaces The Well-Built Surface Hands On About the Artist Gallery of Invited Artists A Short History of Penland School of Crafts Acknowledgments Contributing Photographers Contributing Artists Index. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Wood-fired Ceramics Amedeo Salamoni, 2013 With over 500 brilliant color photographs, this book highlights the work of 100 innovative ceramic artists who still use the labor intensive, and sometimes unpredictable, process of wood-firing. Throughout the book, artists share several examples of their work, ranging from small pots to monumental installations, as well as their stories about their inspiration, influences, and techniques. The artists also relate how they have adapted various methods of wood-firing to their own needs and environments, using fast-fire, Naborigama, Anagama, and other kilns. Kiln drawings, information about firing logs, clay, glaze and slip formulas, and wood firing resources are also included.The artwork is representative of the diversity of styles, from glazing techniques to the often unique creations based on placement within the various kilns. This book is an essential for all who appreciate or practice ceramic art today. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Carve Your Clay Hilda Carr, 2020-04-10 Apply interesting and inspired surface techniques to your ceramic work through twenty step-by-step projects, including a combed mug, faceted jug, and more. Carve Your Clay takes you through creative techniques that produce amazing, dynamic results, including inlay, piercing, sgraffito, etching, relief carving, wire cutting, and more. Gain new skills as you complete twenty projects featuring author Hilda Carr’s signature style, each with clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instruction to achieve beautiful results. This comprehensive book includes an easy guide on how to create basic forms, as well as glazing and firing techniques. Whether you are new to ceramics or are a more experienced potter looking to explore new surface design techniques, Carve Your Clay will educate and inspire you. “Profusely and effective illustrated throughout, a complete course of thoroughly user friendly and artist inspiring instruction making it an ideal DIY manual.” —Midwest Book Review |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: The New Age of Ceramics Hannah Stouffer, 2016 While most surveys of contemporary art focus largely on two-dimensional work, there is a growing movement of emerging as well as established artists that are producing work in the ceramic medium. The New Age of Ceramics documents that movement; accross 180 illustrations it showcases a story of the art world redefining what was previously considered 'craft' rather than art. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Slab Techniques Ian Marsh, Jim Robison, 2010-08-01 A practical handbook exporing the possibilities of ceramic work using slabs. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Ceramics of Ancient America Yumi Park Huntington, Dean E. Arnold, Johanna Minich, 2018-09-12 This is the first volume to bring together archaeology, anthropology, and art history in the analysis of pre-Columbian pottery. While previous research on ceramic artifacts has been divided by these three disciplines, this volume shows how integrating these approaches provides new understandings of many different aspects of Ancient American societies. Contributors from a variety of backgrounds in these fields explore what ceramics can reveal about ancient social dynamics, trade, ritual, politics, innovation, iconography, and regional styles. Essays identify supernatural and humanistic beliefs through formal analysis of Lower Mississippi Valley Great Serpent effigy vessels and Ecuadorian depictions of the human figure. They discuss the cultural identity conveyed by imagery such as Andean head motifs, and they analyze symmetry in designs from locations including the American Southwest. Chapters also take diachronic approaches—methods that track change over time—to ceramics from Mexico’s Tarascan State and the Valley of Oaxaca, as well as from Maya and Toltec societies. This volume provides a much-needed multidisciplinary synthesis of current scholarship on Ancient American ceramics. It is a model of how different research perspectives can together illuminate the relationship between these material artifacts and their broader human culture. Contributors: | Dean Arnold | George J. Bey III | Michael Carrasco | David Dye | James Farmer | Gary Feinman | Amy Hirshman | Yumi Park Huntington | Johanna Minich | Shelia Pozorski and Thomas Pozorski | Jeff Price | Sarahh Scher | Dorothy Washburn | Robert F. Wald |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Pinch Your Pottery Jacqui Atkin, 2021-06-29 In Pinch Your Pottery, Jacqui Atkin, one of the UK's foremost ceramic teacher-writers, shows the range that this simple technique is able to achieve with a superb collection of step-by-step pinched projects. |
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| ceramic art innovative techniques: The Ceramics Bible Revised Edition Louisa Taylor, 2022-01-04 Building on the success of the original volume, this revised edition of The Ceramics Bible features new techniques, terms, images, and artist profiles - as well as the tried-and-true step-by-step instruction and comprehensiveness that students, instructors, artists, and collectors have all come to appreciate. Since its debut in September 2001, The Ceramics Bible has been the go-to guide for anyone interested in this flourishing art form. The revised edition updates a quarter of the original content, while keeping the visually rich format and straightforward instruction that make the book such a valuable tool for makers and artists. Featuring a diverse array of contemporary artists, and a comprehensive guide to the best ceramics galleries, suppliers, residencies, workshops, and studios all over the world, this volume will teach you everything you want to know about making ceramics. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques Peter Cosentino, 2002 Containing every essential pottery technique, this encyclopedia is absolutely indispensable. “Nicely illustrated, the book....provides how-to information and photos on a variety of making and decorating techniques.”—Ceramics Monthly. “The book’s subtitle says it well.” —CreativeCrafter.com |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Forming Identities Emilio Rodríguez-Álvarez, 2021-08-31 This book focuses on the manufacturingtechniques of Corinthian potters during the Archaic Period, as well as therelationships established with their natural environment. The results of thisresearch show that the advent of the Black Figure pottery style wasintrinsically related to the adoption by Corinthian potters of newmanufacturing techniques and recipes for their paints and slips. This change ofthe paint and gloss recipes required the use of new raw materials, which takesthe discussion on pottery production at the site from purely technical issuesto social and economic ones, such as access and control of these scarceresources or the relationships between potters and their local community. Thesignificance of this discovery also sheds new light upon the diversity of localstyles in Greece. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Functional Pottery Robin Hopper, 2000-01-01 Covering historical as well as contemporary pottery, this book presents both philosophical and practical experiences from the 43-year-pottery-making-career of Robin Hopper, one of America's most recognized ceramic artists. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Practical Pottery Jon Schmidt, 2020-10-27 Practical Pottery is setup to teach you the essential photographic reference for beginners. Filled with the basics on getting started, equipment, materials, clay constructions, and more, this book offers insight into embarking on a new creative adventure. You'll learn: - A step-by-step photographic sequence guide to be as comprehensive as possible. - projects that range from beginner to expert allowing you to put the new skills to work. - Include 70 projects that reflect new and old concepts from Jon's wildly successful YouTube channel. - Highly photographic |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Pottery Making Techniques Anderson Turner, 2004 Articles on pottery techniques chosen from the early issues of Pottery making illustrated. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Mastering Hand Building Sunshine Cobb, 2018-01-16 Mastering Hand Building teaches everything you need to know about building with clay by hand, from the basics of coils and slabs through more complex form design. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Expressive Drawing Steven Aimone, 2009 This first book in the live & learn series from AARP gives you the inspiration, art theory, and hands-on experience that can make drawing an enriching part of your life. Unlike representational drawing, which aims to create a realistic likeness of the world, expressive drawing invites you to combine basic elements such as line and shape to create artwork that communicates internal states linked to your memories, ideas, or emotions. Skill-building exercises and the author's lively descriptions of works by well-known artists, from Henri Matisse to David Hockney, guide you on this exciting and rewarding approach to creative expression.-- |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Contemporary Ceramic Art Charlotte Vannier, Véronique Pettit Laforet, 2020 No longer considered merely decorative, ceramic art has broken free from the dusty display cases to which it was once relegated and is now taking centre stage in contemporary galleries. Although often integrating traditional modelling, firing and glazing techniques into their output, the 90 artists featured here invite us to look at ceramics in a different way. Whether creating monumental installations or intricate miniatures, imaginary beasts or life-size human figures, they subtly blur the borders between art and craft, sometimes conceiving witty or unnerving twists on traditional ceramic forms, sometimes using cutting-edge technology, conceptual thinking and new platforms to push the boundaries of clay and broaden its appeal. Packed with works that are questioning and provocative, disturbing and seductive, this is an exciting overview of a booming field. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Paperclay Rosette Gault, 2018-10-09 Building on the success of her previous Ceramics Handbook Paperclay, pioneering artist, researcher and teacher Rosette Gault explains how potters and clay sculptors can make, fire and use paperclay. In addition to the basics, she introduces more advanced techniques for building armatures, sculpting figures and making works for the wall. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Ancient and Historical Ceramics Robert Bertram Heimann, Marino Maggetti, 2014 By stressing the congruence between cooking ceramics and tableware, and food and its consumption, this book offers a completely new view on ceramic science. It provides an interdisciplinary approach by linking ceramic science and engineering, archaeology, art history, and lifestyle. The selection of ceramic objects by the authors has been guided by historical significance, technological interest, aesthetic appeal, and mastery of craftsmanship. Readers are being acquainted with the science of ceramics and their technology, and with the artistry of ceramic masterpieces fashioned by ancient master potters. Ceramics treated in this book range from Near Eastern pottery to the Meissen porcelain wonders, from the Greek black-on-red and the Minoan Crete masterpieces to British bone china, and from Roman Terra Sigillata to the celadon stoneware and porcelain produced in the kilns of China, Japan and ancient Siam. Ancient and historical ceramic plates, pots, beakers and cups are juxtaposed with food preparations that likely may have been cooked in and served on these ceramic objects in the distant past. As it also presents ancient recipes, this book will also serve as a unique cook book. This generously illustrated book with hundreds of colour photographs and figures not only addresses professionals and students of archaeology, art history, and archaeometry working at all levels but anybody fascinated by historical ceramics, ceramic materials and production techniques of ancient ceramics. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: The Arts of Fire Catherine Hess, Linda Komaroff, George Saliba, 2004 Students and scholars of the Italian Renaissance easily fall under the spell of its achievements: its self-confident humanism, its groundbreaking scientific innovations, its ravishing artistic production. Yet many of the developments in Italian ceramics and glass were made possible by Italy's proximity to the Islamic world. The Arts of Fire underscores how central the Islamic influence was on this luxury art of the Italian Renaissance. Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Getty Museum on view from May 4 to September 5, 2004, The Arts of Fire demonstrates how many of the techniques of glass and ceramic production and ornamentation were first developed in the Islamic East between the eighth and twelfth centuries. These techniques-enamel and gilding on glass and tin-glaze and luster on ceramics-produced brilliant and colorful decoration that was a source of awe and admiration, transforming these crafts, for the first time, into works of art and true luxury commodities. Essays by Catherine Hess, George Saliba, and Linda Komaroff demonstrate early modern Europe's debts to the Islamic world and help us better understand the interrelationships of cultures over time. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Infinite Place Peter Held, 2013-03-28 The present publication is an essential part of the narrative of Wayne Higby's retrospective exhibition - focusing on the concept of the artist scholar - at ASU Art Museum, in Spring 2013. It documents his ceramic work with over 150 images of 50 seminal works and gives context to the story behind the artwork. Wayne Higby's international reputation both as an artist, a scholar and teacher will be explored in the contributions to this book that includes a detailed chronology of Higby's life and career as well as highlights and excerpts from his well known writings on ceramic art. Essays on the American Landscape and American landscape art as the inspiration behind Higby's work as well as his important, influential explorations into contemporary vessel aesthetics are included along with an essay that chronicles his central role in the development of contemporary Chinese ceramic art. Additionally, Higby's recent, dramatic, late career move to large architectural installations is explored in detail. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Wayne Higby received a B.F.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder, in 1966, and an M.F.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1968. Since 1973, he has been on the faculty of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY. Wayne Higby is recognized as one of the most important and influential ceramic artists of the late 20th, early 21st, century. In particular, his work is celebrated for its innovative use of the language of landscape. Contents: Helen Williams Drutt - Foreword; Peter Held - Overview/Statement; Henry Saye - The American Landscape; Tanya Harrod - The Vessel in Contemporary Art; Ezra Shales -The Artistic Scholar; Mary McInnes - Architectural Work; Carla Coch - China Journal; Appendix; Chronology; Biography; Works in Public Collections; Bibliography; Artist Statements; Artist's Acknowledgements. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Colouring Clay Jo Connell, 2007 Coloring Clay explains the major techniques for working with colored clay. This detailed, practical handbook takes artists from the clay and stain selection process to forming and firing, outlining proven procedures that produce optimum results. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Vitamin C: Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art Phaidon Editors, 2021 A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals. 'Vitamin C' celebrates the revival of clay as a material for contemporary visual artists, featuring a wide range of global talent as selected by the world's leading curators, critics, and art professionals. Clay and ceramics have in recent years been elevated from craft to high art material, with the resulting artworks being coveted by collectors and exhibited in museums around the world. Packed with illustrations, 'Vitamin C' is a timely survey . Artists include: Caroline Achaintre, Ai Weiwei, Aaron Angell, Edmund de Waal, Theaster Gates, Marisa Merz, Ron Nagle, Gabriel Orozco, Grayson Perry, Sterling Ruby, Thomas Schutte, Richard Slee, Jesse Wine, and Betty Woodman. Nominators include: Pablo Leon de la Barra, Iwona Blazwick, Mary Ceruti, Dan Fox, Jens Hoffmann, Christine Macel, James Meyer among others. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: A Collector's Guide to Valuable Ceramics Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-24 Journey into the captivating world of ceramics with this comprehensive guide that unveils the secrets of their creation, the stories behind their designs, and the techniques used to identify, evaluate, and care for these treasured objects. From the delicate porcelain of China to the vibrant pottery of Mexico, ceramics have played an integral role in human societies across time and cultures. This book takes you on a journey through the fascinating history of ceramics, exploring the artistry and skill that goes into crafting these remarkable pieces. Discover the different types of clays, glazes, and firing techniques used to create ceramics, and delve into the diverse range of styles and periods that have shaped their evolution. Learn how to identify and evaluate ceramic pieces, spot fakes and reproductions, and make informed decisions when buying or selling ceramics. Whether you are a seasoned collector, an aspiring artist, or simply a curious enthusiast, this book has something to offer. With its comprehensive coverage and engaging writing style, it is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the world of these captivating objects. Uncover the beauty and intrigue of ceramics, and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry, history, and cultural significance of these treasured creations. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style Uwe Geissler, 1997 Learn the classic porcelain painting techniques from Meissen (Germany) that rank among the most beautiful and precious of all porcelain art. In many full-color, step-by-step illustrations, the author shows how the porcelain painter can create decorations in the Meissen manner. Especially popular are thirty-six flower motifs, the classic onion pattern, and green grapevine decorations. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Complete Pottery Techniques: Jonathan K. Hari, Complete Pottery Techniques: A Beginner’s Guide to Hand-Building and Wheel Throwing Unlock the timeless art of pottery and transform raw clay into beautiful, functional, and artistic creations. Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide will take you step by step through the essential techniques, tools, and processes used by potters worldwide. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: The History and Evolution of Pottery Understanding Clay: Types and Properties Hand-Building Techniques: Pinching, Coiling, and Slab Work Mastering the Pottery Wheel: Throwing Basics Carving, Engraving, and Surface Decoration Glazing 101: Types, Techniques, and Chemistry Firing Methods: Kilns, Temperatures, and Effects Explore the fascinating world of ceramics, from traditional hand-building methods to advanced wheel-throwing techniques. Learn how to troubleshoot common pottery problems, experiment with mixed media, and set up your own pottery studio. With clear instructions, expert tips, and inspiring ideas, this book is your perfect companion on the journey to mastering pottery. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today! |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Dark Light Christine Nofchissey McHorse, Mark Del Vecchio, 2013 Dark Light is the first book on the ceramics of the great Navajo ceramist Christine Nofchissey McHorse and features her award-winning sculptural black series begun in 1998. Authors Clark and Del Vecchio, the two foremost experts on international contemporary ceramics, give respect to the artist's Native roots while also exploring her art in a mainstream context, a breakthrough in evaluating Indian pottery today. Dark Light refers to the mica-rich clay McHorse uses in her vessels. When fired, the mica glows and shimmers against the black of the reduction-fired surfaces, advancing and receding, giving McHorse's elegant, matt-black biomorphic shapes a retinal vibrance and a sensual life. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: Wall Pieces Dominique Bivar Segurado, 2009 This book looks at the huge variety of work being made, as well as all the problems, solutions and diverse approaches to wall pieces. The book gives an insight into the work of contemporary makers, exploring how to plan, design, make, mount and safely hang ceramic pieces. It's also illustrated with a wide selection of original and inspiring work by contemporary ceramic artists.--Publisher's description. |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: The Allure of Ceramic Arts in Outdoor Spaces Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-18 Unleash the beauty and functionality of ceramics in your outdoor spaces with this comprehensive guidebook. From the serene elegance of birdbaths and sundials to the whimsical charm of figurative sculptures and abstract creations, the realm of outdoor ceramics is a boundless canvas for artistic expression. This book empowers you to explore the possibilities, providing expert insights into designing, crafting, and installing ceramic pieces that will seamlessly complement your garden's unique character. Whether you're a seasoned potter seeking fresh inspiration or a novice eager to embark on your ceramic journey, this book is your trusted companion. Unlock the secrets of weatherproofing and transportation, enabling you to confidently create and showcase your ceramic masterpieces outdoors. Discover innovative approaches to sustainability, learning how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into your ceramic creations. Beyond the practical aspects, this book delves into the business of outdoor ceramics, offering invaluable tips on marketing, networking, and establishing a successful presence in this growing market. It's not just a guide to creating stunning ceramic pieces; it's a roadmap to transforming your passion into a thriving enterprise. As you journey through the pages of this book, you'll uncover a wealth of knowledge and inspiration that will ignite your creativity and empower you to transform your outdoor spaces into breathtaking havens of beauty, tranquility, and artistic expression. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure where the art of ceramics meets the splendor of nature! This comprehensive guidebook is your essential companion for: - Designing and crafting captivating ceramic pieces for your garden or outdoor space - Mastering techniques for weatherproofing and transportation - Exploring the business of outdoor ceramics, including marketing and sales strategies - Discovering sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact and promote eco-friendly creations Whether you're a seasoned potter or a budding enthusiast, this book provides the inspiration, guidance, and practical knowledge you need to elevate your outdoor spaces with the timeless beauty of ceramics. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| ceramic art innovative techniques: The Enchanted Ceramics: A Journey Through Art Deco and Modernist Styles Pasquale De Marco, 2025-03-15 In the glamorous and dynamic era of the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco and Modernist ceramics emerged as stunning expressions of a new aesthetic, capturing the spirit of innovation, luxury, and elegance. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a captivating journey through the world of Art Deco and Modernist ceramics, exploring the key themes, techniques, and influences that shaped this remarkable movement. With stunning visuals and insightful commentary from leading experts, Art Deco and Modernist Ceramics showcases the diverse range of ceramic creations from around the world, from the sleek and sophisticated designs of Art Deco skyscrapers to the organic and earthy forms of Modernist pottery. It delves into the role of ceramics in everyday life, from dinnerware and vases to decorative objects and architectural ornamentation, revealing the vielfältig ways in which ceramics reflected the cultural and social zeitgeist of the time. From the vibrant colors and geometric patterns of Art Deco to the simplicity and functionality of Modernist design, this book celebrates the artistry and innovation of ceramic artists and designers who pushed the boundaries of creativity. It examines the influence of ancient cultures, exotic destinations, and the machine age on ceramic design, providing a deeper understanding of the inspirations behind these iconic works. Whether you are an avid collector, a lover of art and design, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful objects, Art Deco and Modernist Ceramics is a must-have volume. With its comprehensive coverage, stunning visuals, and insightful commentary, this book offers a captivating exploration of a pivotal moment in the history of art and design. Discover the timeless beauty and enduring legacy of Art Deco and Modernist ceramics in this captivating and informative book. From the sleek lines of Art Deco skyscrapers to the organic forms of Modernist pottery, this volume celebrates the artistry and innovation of a remarkable era. With stunning visuals and insightful commentary, Art Deco and Modernist Ceramics is a must-have for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the enduring legacy of Art Deco and Modernist ceramics. If you like this book, write a review! |
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Ceramics International covers the science of advanced ceramic materials. The journal encourages contributions that demonstrate how an understanding of the basic chemical and …
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Aug 26, 2024 · Porcelain An ancient type of ceramics that developed in China as early as the Shang dynasty of 1600–1046 BC. Porcelain comes in many varieties that are based on …
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Ceramics Ceramics are classified as inorganic and nonmetallic materials that are essential to our daily lifestyle. Ceramic and materials engineers are the people who design the processes in …
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Ceramics is a non-metallic and inorganic material, and after passing forming and sintering steps, due to its unique mechanical and physical properties, they are used in a variety of industries, …
A Brief History of Ceramics and Glass - The American Ceramic ...
Ceramic and Glass Materials' Role in Civilization Ceramics is one of the most ancient industries going back thousands of years. Once humans discovered that clay could be found in …
