Craft and Material Studies

This lavishly illustrated and comprehensive account begins with the earliest civilizations of the Near East and Middle East and follows the production of pottery chronologically around the globe.

Historical survey of the major developments and practitioners of American ceramics, from pipkins and bean pots to contemporary forms.

Eminent voices in mainstream art and design as well as the finest specialty writers on ceramics, past and present.

Ppresents the work of 30 contemporary artists who have turned to clay to shape their most innovative ideas into stunning works of art. A guide to an evolving medium and a thoughtful present for those interested in the future of art and craft.

Comprehensive volume that features such topics as firing, glazes and finishes, molding, and throwing.

Comprehensive introduction to ceramics with step-by-step illustrations of all ceramic techniques.

Explores the use of this technique, from its history to its materials and methods.

The working methods of 16 international ceramists are covered in detail and accompanied by images of their sculptures and vessels as well as hints on making the most of the slab-built technique.