500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form (500 Series)

500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form (500 Series)
by Lark Books
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It’s an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism, and many of them come from leaders in the field such as Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Andy Nasisse. Kay Yourist has produced female forms that are smooth, minimalist vessels with only the slightest hint of breasts and belly. The simple, rounded features of Diane Lublinski’s black-and-white figures possess a fun, clown-like whimsy. Michael A. Prather’s mournful ceramic portraits have frowning faces and pointed dunce-like heads in a muted color palette. Many of the ceramics come with detail images and illuminating artist’s commentary.

• Rank: #44801 in Books
• Brand: guild of master craftsman
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.87" h x 1.10" w x 8.03" l, 2.47 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

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500 Ceramic Sculptures: Contemporary Practice, Singular Works (500 Series)

500 Ceramic Sculptures: Contemporary Practice, Singular Works (500 Series)
by Lark Books
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The successful 500 series shines a spotlight on today’s most breathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000 entries by the distinguished art critic, historian, and professor Glen R. BrownAan elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics in GenevaAthese exquisite works will inspire both beginning and professional ceramists, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. They include Esther Shimazu’s hand-built, Asian-influenced nudes; Von Venhuizen’s mixed-media, wheel-thrown stoneware, and Katy’s Rush’s slip-cast and press-molded porcelain. Every work is amazing.

 

 

• Rank: #57990 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.99" h x 1.10" w x 7.99" l, 2.50 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 420 pages

Macro-Crystalline Glazes: The Challenge of Crystals

Macro-Crystalline Glazes: The Challenge of Crystals
by Peter Ilsley
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Macro-crystalline glazes present one of the most difficult challenges a potter can face. Ever since they first appeared in Europe in the l850s, these spectacular and beautiful glazes have fascinated potters and collectors in many countries. In Macro-Crystalline Glazes, Peter Ilsley reveals his own researches and techniques in great practical detail, and 13 other potters tell how they have met the challenge of crystals. With informative text and more than 150 color pictures of crystal pots old and new, Macro-Crystalline Glazes will instruct and excite experienced potters, and provide a valuable reference for collectors.

• Rank: #423203 in Books
• Published on: 1999-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .63" h x 8.87" w x 11.24" l, 1.96 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Beyond East and West: Memoirs, Portraits and Essays

Beyond East and West: Memoirs, Portraits and Essays
Bernard Leach (Author)

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In our time, Bernard Leach has done for pottery what Henry Moore has done for scuplture. This... infinitely rewarding book is an account of his pilgrimage through life.' Times Bernard Leach (1887-1979) was as renowned in Japan and the East as in Europe and America, both as an artist-craftsman and as a thinker. His interpretation of the traditions of the Orient in the making of pots - and in evolving a philosophy of life - was a lodestar for many potters in the West. Beyond East and West, first published in 1978, is more than an autobiography. Full of sharply-etched and amusing recollections, it contains much of Leach's deeper thought and a great deal too about the practical application of his ideas. Its recurrent theme is the meeting of East and West at all levels - artistic, cultural, social, political.

• Rank: #718929 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-11-29
• Released on: 2012-12-05
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni

Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni
by Allan Hayes, John Blom
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An art book, a history book, and a reference book showcasing more than 1,100 pots. There isn't a more complete southwestern pottery guide.

• Rank: #47887 in Books
• Published on: 1996-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.76" h x .51" w x 10.75" l, 1.95 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy
by Liu Yang
Release Date: November 17, 2012

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Like most of China's amazing archaeological discoveries, the terracotta army was found by accident. It came to light in 1974 when local farmers were drilling a well. Since then, remarkable discoveries at the First Emperor's burial site have ben ongoing, revealing the wealth of China's ancient past.

With contributions from leading scholars, China's Terracotta Warriors presents a panoramic view of Qin artistic, military, and administrative achievements under the powerful ruler sho proclaimed himself First Emperor of China. In addition to findings from his tomb complex, it examines the period of Chinese history preceding the First Emperor's reign (246-210 BCE) and his establishment of the Qin empire and dynasty in 221 BCE.

The Qin state had been in existence for over half a millennium before the First Emperor came to the throne, and its rulers had played their parts in the evolution of a small state into a superpower. Only in recent years has that history been revealed through a series of remarkable and often accidental discoveries of tombs and burials of early Qin royals and aristocracy. In the absence of substantive and reliable written sources, it is this archaeological evidence which provides clues to Qin's rise from state to empire.

China's Terracotta Warriors is published to accompany exhibitions at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

Liu Yang is curator of Chinese art at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The other contributors are Edmund Capon, Albert Dien, Liu Yunhui, Jeffery Riegle, Eugene Wang, Jay Xu, and Yuan Zhongyi.

• Rank: #134902 in Books
• Published on: 2012-11-17
• Released on: 2012-11-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Techniques Using Slips

Techniques Using Slips
by John Mathieson
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Slip, a form of liquid clay, has been used since ancient times to add color and texture to ceramics. This method of clay decoration, practiced from Rome to Mesoamerica, continues to develop internationally. Slips allow ceramicists to give their works rich, intriguing surfaces in a range of hues. In Techniques Using Slips, expert potter John Mathieson explains how to formulate and apply slips successfully to embellish earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain.

Techniques Using Slips gives step-by-step lessons on working with slips alone or with glaze using a range of firing methods. Beginning with a brief history of decorative slips over the millennia, this handbook guides readers through basic slip mixing and application methods, including sponging, marbling, stenciling, trailing, sgraffito, and inlay. Mathieson and forty of the world's best ceramic artists open their studios as they complete inspiring projects, revealing everything from the clays they use and englobe recipes to firing temperatures. Their artwork and techniques come to life in dozens of full-color photographs. In addition to creative approaches, Techniques Using Slips covers practical aspects of slip work, including equipment recommendations, supplier contact information, and important safety guidelines.

With more than 170 illustrations and clear, encouraging instruction, Techniques Using Slips is a must for any potter's library. Ceramic artists and educators will turn to this handbook again and again for direction and insight.

• Rank: #87868 in Books
• Published on: 2010-04-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .50" h x 7.40" w x 9.50" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Developing Glazes (New Ceramics)

Developing Glazes (New Ceramics)
by Greg Daly
Publication Date: March 6, 2013



Ceramics

Developing your own glazes can be tricky and success is dependent on many factors. In this book, ceramicist Greg Daly aims to demystify the process with practical advice and complete, step-by-step instructions. He covers all the essentials, from planning your recipes and recording results to mixing glazes and finding the correct firing temperature. This hands-on technical guidance is supported with helpful how-to images and example tests and recipes. For any potter beginning to experiment with fired colour, texture and decoration in their work, Developing Glazes is an essential reference, revealing workable, exciting methods for achieving the glaze results you want.

• Rank: #528550 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03-06
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 (A Lark Ceramics Book)

The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 (A Lark Ceramics Book)
by John Britt
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With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex and versatile aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at the respected Penland School of Crafts, has personally tested many of the recipes, and carefully reviews every one. He offers a thorough examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics of mixing, application, and firing procedures. There’s a wealth of information on various type of glazes, including copper, iron, shino, salt/soda, crystalline, and more. An exhaustive index of subjects and a separate index of glaze recipes will help ceramists find what they need, quickly and easily.

• Rank: #30425 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.98" h x .59" w x 8.50" l, 1.64 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Beginner's Guide to Mosaic

Beginner's Guide to Mosaic
by Alison Peter
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Eight colorful, innovative, easy-to-follow projects show the beginner how to create a range of mosaics, from a colourful table top and crazy-paving flower pots to a beautiful clock embellished with beads and stunning bathroom panels. Each project is accompanied by a design template, and clear step-by-step photographs. A selection of striking mosaic items are included to inspire readers to create their own original decorative objects, three dimensional forms and panels. This book offers a rich source of practical advice and inspiration—and all the information you need to get started!

• Rank: #88288 in Books
• Brand: Search Press
• Published on: 1999-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.51" h x .20" w x 8.27" l, .40 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

• Dimensions: 10.25 in. h x 8.1 in. w x 0.25 in. d
• Weight: 0.47 ounces
• Made in GB

Garden Mosaics: 25 Step-by-step Projects for Your Outdoor Room

Garden Mosaics: 25 Step-by-step Projects for Your Outdoor Room
by Becky Paton, Robin Gurdon
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One of the most long-lasting and hard-wearing artforms, mosaic pieces are perfect to make the most of your outdoor space. Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large country expanse, the projects in "Garden Mosaics" show you how to decorate your outdoor space in the most charming, individual and enduring way. The extensive techniques section shows you how to choose and use the right tiles for your environment. The range of tiles on the market today is better than ever, and the book makes the most of the wealth of new materials available such as spangled tiles or inexpensive but authentic gold-leaf tiles. As you progress, you can develop your own creativity with tips on tile and colour-matching that allow you to adapt the projects to make pieces completely unique to you and your garden. All suitable for beginners, the 25 projects in the book range from simple decorative pieces, such as the enchanting, simple child's footprints and butterfly stones to practical and sturdy weatherproof pieces, including a trompe l'oeil chequered mosaic tabletop and delightful planters that will add colour to your garden even in winter. Some projects, such as the night light, can be finished in under two hours.

• Rank: #55694 in Books
• Published on: 2010-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.83" h x .39" w x 8.23" l, 1.15 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance

The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance
by Edmund de Waal
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An Economist Book of the Year       

Costa Book Award Winner for Biography    

Galaxy National Book Award Winner (New Writer of the Year Award)

• Rank: #4067 in Books
• Published on: 2011-08-02
• Released on: 2011-08-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.25" h x 5.50" w x 1.00" l, .86 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

500 Prints on Clay: An Inspiring Collection of Image Transfer Work (500 Series)

500 Prints on Clay: An Inspiring Collection of Image Transfer Work (500 Series)
by Lark Crafts
Publication Date: March 5, 2013

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This breathtaking entry in the highly successful 500 Ceramics series ventures into the hottest area of modern ceramics: image transfer on clay. Juried by the renowned artist and teacher Paul Andrew Wandless, it showcases a visually intriguing collection of contemporary work in this rapidly evolving field. The featured pieces include silkscreen; newspaper, tissue, and digital ink transfer; stencils and more, printed on everything from earthenware and porcelain to stoneware and vitreous china.

• Rank: #215593 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 420 pages

The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques

The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques
by Louisa Taylor
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The Last Sane Man: Michael Cardew: Modern Pots, Colonialism, and the Counterculture (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)

The Last Sane Man: Michael Cardew: Modern Pots, Colonialism, and the Counterculture (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
by Ms. Tanya Harrod
Publication Date: January 8, 2013

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The British studio potter Michael Cardew (1901-1983) was a man of paradox, a modernist who disliked modernity, a colonial servant who despised Empire, a husband and father who was also homosexual, and an intellectual who worked with his hands. Graduating from Oxford in 1923, training with the legendary Bernard Leach, he went on to lead a life of pastoral poverty in Gloucestershire, making majestic slipware and participating in the polarised design and political debates of the 1930s. A wartime project in Ghana turned him into a fierce critic of British overseas policies; he remained in West Africa intermittently until 1965, founding a local tradition of stoneware inspired by the ambient material culture, independent of European imports, made by Africans for Africans. He ended his days a ceramic magus, his pottery at Wenford Bridge, Cornwall, an outpost of the counterculture and a haven for disaffected youth. In North America, the Antipodes and sub-Saharan Africa he offered the egalitarianism of craft as an antidote to racism and inequality. As the novelist Angela Carter observed in 1977, he came to seem 'the Last Sane Man in a crazy world.'

Along with historians of Empire and civil rights, and art and design historians, readers with a general interest in British cultural history will want to read this book.

• Rank: #519781 in Books
• Published on: 2013-01-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 380 pages

Early Islamic Glass

Early Islamic Glass
by Museum of Islamic Ar
Publication Date: December 6, 2012

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A rare look into the glass collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar, through the eyes of an ancient and medieval glass expert and aficionado. Imperfect Perfection summarises the material culture of glass from the time leading up to and during the Islamic Golden Age, providing insights into the artifacts, history and process of discovery. The glass is extravagantly photographed to reflect the intimacy of the objects.

• Rank: #1563299 in Books
• Published on: 2012-12-06
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns
by George W. Shannon, Pat Torlen
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Grow a glass gardenAand beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques.

A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

• Rank: #34946 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x .59" w x 8.50" l, 1.59 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

500 Glass Objects: A Celebration of Functional & Sculptural Glass (500 Series)

500 Glass Objects: A Celebration of Functional & Sculptural Glass (500 Series)
by Lark Books
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On display: the most magnificent collection of handmade glass creations ever assembled!
Handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm with their great variety and beauty. Juried by Maurine Littleton, a gallery owner and distinguished presence in the studio-glass field, these 500 outstanding pieces capture the finest work done by top artisans worldwide. Cast your eye over flameworked goblets, cast vases, blown cups, and fused and slumped bowls. Jane Lee's stoneware "Rainbow Bowl" is a symphony of brilliant color, while Keith Weiss-Cole's graceful furnace-blown "Sculpture of Two" glows with light. The magnificent techniques on display include mosaics, enameling, engraving, carving, and etching, and the unique shapes and eye-catching designs will amaze any art or craft lover.

• Rank: #163827 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.99" h x 1.18" w x 7.99" l, 2.43 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 396 pages

The Best of 500 Ceramics: Celebrating a Decade in Clay (500 Series)

The Best of 500 Ceramics: Celebrating a Decade in Clay (500 Series)
by Lark Crafts

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This definitive collection features a decade's worth of memorable ceramic pieces selected from the prestigious and bestselling 500 series. Juried by a roster of acclaimed artists, including such talents as Cynthia Consentino, Beth Cavener Stichter, Richard Notkin, and Sergei Isupov, each piece captures the power of ceramics at the start of a new century. Ceramicists and art enthusiasts alike will treasure the wealth of knowledge offered in this lavishly illustrated keepsake volume as the experts describe what makes a particular vase, teapot, sculpture, or bowl stand out. 
 

• Rank: #60413 in Books
• Published on: 2012-09-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.99" h x 1.30" w x 7.99" l, 3.00 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 420 pages