Ceramics: A World Guide
Published on 18. October 2004
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-0-500-51177-0 (ISBN)
Description
A general introduction, followed by eight sections, each with an introduction followed by double-page spreads on different types of ceramics, their uses, the techniques employed to make them and the many different glazes and finishes used around the world and throughout time. All abundantly illustrated with photos of ceramics, historical photographs of people making and using ceramics, contemporary photographs of people from around the world and line drawings. The reference section includes a comprehensive list of where to see ceramics around the world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
848 illustrations, 753 in colour
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51177-0 (9780500511770)
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Person
Bryan Sentance lectures, mounts exhibitions and teaches art. He has illustrated a number of books on crafts, as well as educational publications and children's books. He is the author of Wood, Basketry and (with John Gillow) World Textiles.
Content
Introduction; The Raw Material: Excavating and preparing clay; Mixtures; Ceramics without clay; Alternative materials; Forming Techniques: Tools and equipment; Modelling; Pinching; Slab building; Coiling; Paddle and Anvil; Throwing; Moulding; Hump and hollow moulds; Slip casting; Pre-fired Decoration: Applique; Incision; Carving; Piercing; Impressing; Slip; Slip trailing; Sgraffito; Painting; Burnishing; Firing: Open air firings; Kilns; Earthenware; Raku; Stoneware; Porcelain; Oxidation and reduction; Glazes: Glaze application; Underglaze painting; Transfer printing; Lead glaze; Tin glaze; Mailoica; Tin glazing in Northern Europe; Lustreware; High temperature glazes; Ash glazes; Salt glaze; Overglaze enamel painting; Blue and white; Unglazed Finishes: Paint; Resists; Glossy coatings; Gold; Embellishment; Use and Function: Tiles; Mosaic; Roofs; Bricks; Containers; Domestic Ceramics; Hygiene; Lighting; Storing foodstuffs; Preparing food; Cooking; Tablewares; Plates; Bottles and Jugs; Cups and Mugs; Tea and Coffee; Plants and Flowers; The Quality of Life: Fragrance; Beads; Sound; Toys and games; Tobacco pipes; Figurines; Rituals and ceremonials; Good luck Endmatter: Glossary, Bibliography, List of Museums, Index