Ceramics by Richard Zakin

Ceramics by Richard Zakin

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Separated into sections on utilitarian pottery, non-utilitarian pottery, sculpture and work in the wall piece format, this text blends the technical and aesthetic aspects of ceramics. The book features historical background, analysis of image creation, and numerous technical photographs.

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Ceramics by Richard Zakin

This greatly expanded and updated edition features more than 300 beautiful colour photos of the most innovative work being done in the ceramics field today. Works by leading artists are showcased in sections on utilitarian pottery, non-utilitarian pottery, sculpture, and work in the wall piece format. This second edition is a perfect blend of the technical and aesthetic aspects of ceramics, featuring historical background information, analysis of image creation strategies, and numerous technical photos. Several photo essays show such processes as raku, throwing on a wheel, hand forming in a press mould, working with coloured clay, and more. Potters will find invaluable advice on buying and formulating clays, choosing and applying glazes, firing clay bodies, and much more. Includes over 300 stunning colour photographs.
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ISBN 13 9780873418676
ISBN 10 0873418670
Title Ceramics
Author Richard Zakin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher F&W Publications Inc
Year published 2001-03-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.