This handbook contains all the information needed to pass the driving test, covering both theory and practical examinations in one volume. Produced in a clear, modern style, with full-colour photographs and diagrams, this format is designed to appeal to young readers. The book takes readers through all areas of learning to drive - from choosing a driving instructor to taking the test. The two main sections include information on all elements of the practical test and list all the official theory questions.

The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin (Ohio Bicentennial)

Arts & Photography

Ellis, Anita J.

History & Criticism

Ohio University Press

Mary Louise McLaughlin was the first American to develop a technique for decorating ceramics under the glaze. She completed her first successful piece in January 1878, when perhaps two or three potteries in the world could produce such work. Her underglaze work, esteemed in both New York and Paris, set Cincinnati apart from all other national ceramic centers and secured its position as the cradle of American art pottery. In 1898 McLaughlin became the first artist to produce studio porcelain in the United States. Despite McLaughlin's influence on the history of American ceramics, this is the first study dedicated exclusively to her accomplishments. Anita Ellis depicts the many challenges McLaughlin encountered in pursuit of her career. Not the least of these was her rivalry with the formidable Maria Longworth Nichols, fellow Cincinnatian and founder of T he Rockwood Pottery Company. Another was being a woman in the arts: McLaughlin's primary goal had been to paint portraits on canvas, but Victorian society did not afford opportunities in what was then considered a male sphere. Replete with historic photos and color illustrations of many of McLaughlin's works, The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin is a tribute to an esteemed woman artist who rose to one of the highest positions in her field.

The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin (Ohio Bicentennial (Paperback))

Rookwood and the American Indian: Masterpieces of American Art Pottery from the James J. Gardner Collection

The nation’s premier private collection of Rookwood art pottery featuring American Indian portraiture is on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum from October 2007 to January 2008. Rookwood and the American Indian: Masterpieces of American Art Pottery from the James J. Gardner Collection is a remarkable exhibition catalogue that will be of interest well beyond the exhibition because of its unique subject matter. Fifty-two pieces produced by the Rookwood Pottery Company are showcased, many accompanied by black-and-white photographs of the American Indians portrayed by the ceramic artist. In addition, the catalogue includes a brief biography of each artist as well as curators’ comments about the Rookwood pottery and the Indian apparel seen in the portraits. The catalogue also presents two essays. The first, “Enduring Encounters: Cincinnatians and American Indians to 1900,” by ethnologist and co-curator Susan Labry Meyn, describes American Indian activities in Cincinnati from the time of the first settlers to 1900 and relates these events to national policy, such as the 1830 Indian Removal Act. Rookwood and the American Indian, by art historian Anita J. Ellis, concentrates on Rookwood’s fascination with the American Indian and the economic implications of producing that line. Rookwood and the American Indian blends anthropology with art history to reveal the relationships between the white settlers and the Native Americans in general, between Cincinnati and the American Indian in particular, and ultimately between Rookwood artists and their Indian friends.

Meyn, Susan Labry

Traces the history of the Rookwood Pottery Company, shows examples of its vases, jars, and teapots, and describes how they were thrown, decorated, and glazed

Rookwood Pottery: The Glorious Gamble

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Cincinnati Art Museum

The Rookwood pottery, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, produced experimental decorated and commercial pottery from 1880 until 1967. This new book stands ahead of all other references by offering the most complete understanding of Rookwood products, and it places Rookwood's glaze lines in the context of the pottery's history. Author Anita Ellis conclusively explains the Decorated Wares, especially those made after 1915 which have always been problematic, and categorizes and defines the Commercial Ware for the first time. The book is unique in offering the most complete set of Rookwood pottery, potter and decorator marks; a thorough glossary of terms; and all the glaze lines. Over 200 beautiful color photographs of the elegant Rookwood pottery shapes illustrate the glaze lines. A values reference and charts of the talented decorators are included.

Rookwood Pottery: The Glaze Lines (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Schiffer

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Ellis, Anita J.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Ellis, Anita J.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Ellis, Anita J.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin (Ohio Bicentennial)

The Ceramic Career of M. Louise McLaughlin (Ohio Bicentennial (Paperback))

Rookwood and the American Indian: Masterpieces of American Art Pottery from the James J. Gardner Collection

Rookwood and the American Indian: Masterpieces of American Art Pottery from the James J. Gardner Collection

Rookwood Pottery: The Glorious Gamble

Rookwood Pottery: The Glaze Lines (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)