Beautifully illustrated both to inspire and inform, this study depicts firing as a creative process whose aesthetic importance develops out of technique. Through an understanding of the chemistry of firing and of the methodologies used to fire ceramics, a context is provided for interpreting the practical and philosophical rationales utilized by contemporary potters and artists. Creating a narrative through its imagery, it will prove invaluable to professional potters as well as to art students, collectors, and all with an ...
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Beautifully illustrated both to inspire and inform, this study depicts firing as a creative process whose aesthetic importance develops out of technique. Through an understanding of the chemistry of firing and of the methodologies used to fire ceramics, a context is provided for interpreting the practical and philosophical rationales utilized by contemporary potters and artists. Creating a narrative through its imagery, it will prove invaluable to professional potters as well as to art students, collectors, and all with an interest in the understanding of contemporary ceramics.
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Seller's Description:
First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 22cm), 205pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original black cloth, dustwrapper. Light bump to the bottom edge of the front board, else the book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 9781861269355.
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Very Good. The Crowood Press; Ramsbury, 2007. Hardcover. First Publication. Near Fine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, black cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, some shelf wear, some wear to board corners, minimal handling marks, in a Near Fine, trace handling/scuff marks, some edge/corner wear, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 205pp., indexed, bibliography, glossary, color illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Like New in Like New jacket. Size: 11x8x0; A nice hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.
