Ceramics

"Greek Painted Pottery" thoroughly examines all painted pottery styles from the Protogeometric to the Hellenistic period and covers all areas of Greece and her Italian colonies. Covering the development of iconography and the use of color, decorative motifs and the distinctive styles of each stage,... More

This successful series offers clear, accessible, easy-to-follow information to help the collector develop an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge. At the heart of each book approximately 50 to 60 pairs of related objects are analyzed, compared, and evaluated to discover why one item is more... More

The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest, and most famous, archaeological discoveries of all time. 8,099 life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China – each is individually carved, and they are thought to represent real members of the empe... More

Dr. Satyawadi’s book is the first-ever study of painted pottery motifs of the Indian subcontinent (earliest times to 1750 BC). It explores the genesis and development of popular forms and classifies art motifs into their different genres.... More

An intriguing examination of the life and times of Josiah Wedgwood, potter to the Queen, and an Enlightenment pioneer. Brian Dolan combines the remarkable story of Josiah Wedgwood, the English potter whose works are among the finest examples of ceramic art, with the story of the eighteenth century... More

The State Museum, Lucknow possesses a unique collection of terracottas. This book catalogues the most outstanding specimens housed there and will lead to a new vision and usher a significant breakthrough in the study of Indian terracotta art. Hardbound... More

In this work an overview of Black and Red ware culture in eastern India has been given and it also deals with the geology and geomorphology of West Bengal. Hardbound... More

No other volume has ever presented such a diverse and captivating collection of contemporary animal-themed ceramics. Juried by distinguished artist and educator Joe Bova, this magnificent gallery includes pieces from an international group of artists; the beautifully crafted works range from the rep... More

Easy-to-use guide with complete instructions for etching on any glass -- panes, panels, bottles, stained glass, more -- using acid cream and sandblasting techniques. Includes 46 full-size patterns of birds, butterflies, animals, florals, geometrics, and Art-Nouveau-Style abstracts. Instructions. 46 ... More

In the complex and varied world of Islamic art ceramics play an important role. Medieval Persian ceramics, in particular, were extraordinary for their technical invention and imaginative, refined iconography achieving artistic results that would be difficult to surpass in the art of pottery. Compare... More

This comprehensive survey of traditional ceramics is organized into eight main sections, with more than 70 topics, from the excavation and preparation of the materials to such techniques as appliqu, incising, impressing, and graffito.This comprehensive survey of traditional ceramics is organized int... More

Over 2,000 patterns and pieces by ceramicist Clarice Cliff and her colleagues at the Wilkinson Pottery: the most complete guide ever published to Cliff's colorful, delightful, and highly collectible work. The dazzling ceramics of Clarice Cliff and the Wilkinson Pottery, which first encouraged her wo... More

(back cover) Everything you need to know to start making beautiful mosaics Learn all of the core techniques Sections throughout the book teach all the basic skills, such as transferring motifs, cutting and grouting tiles, using color, and working with a range of materials, from broken pottery and... More

Sixteen boldly outlined motifs, based on actual Tiffany designs, include lovely pastoral landscapes, lush florals, birds, a ship in full sail, and other attractive images. Original subjects reproduced in full color on covers. Hang finished designs in windows or near light source to provide a lovely ... More

Outstanding collection of 78 royalty-free motifs focusing on nature themes -- the sun, bamboo plants, long reeds and grasses; floral scenes with birds, small animals, fish, plus many abstract designs, all imbued with the lovely, tranquil lines and rhythms of nature. Varied shapes make the designs ad... More

Over 150 engravings of original ceramic paving tiles from medieval cathedrals and monasteries -- geometrics, mosaics, Gothic and Romanesque themes, rich medieval imagery. Sharp, royalty-free designs lend themselves to ceramics, serigraphy, photo-silkscreen and batik, leather tooling, wood burning, e... More

In the hands of an expert ceramist, the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art--as these 500 magnificent examples so beautifully prove. The exciting pieces come from an international array of artists, each with a unique perspective. The stylishly varied collection has a little bit o... More

What motivates and inspires the finest porcelain artists working today? Forty internationally celebrated masters reveal their secrets, explaining just how they work with this incredibly demanding ceramic material, prized for its pristine beauty. Pure white and wonderfully delicate, porcelain is what... More