Written by a well-known ceramist, this best-selling, comprehensive introduction to ceramics adeptly combines the artist's perspective and spirit of creative inspiration with step-by-step, fully illustrated instruction in the full range of hand, wheel, and plasterwork techniques. Ideal for self-study, it features exceptionally clear explanations; an abundance of black-and-white and full-color illustrations of process sequences, model examples, and ceramic projects; and a convenient-to-use layout--with one topic per page or per two-page spread. Fabrication methods. Design, decoration, and glazing. Clays. Glazes. Firing the ware. The use of computers in ceramics. The marketing of ceramics. Features photos of a great variety of clayworks--from pots to ceramic installations, on site and in galleries; and a portfolio of international artists, with personal statements about their work. For any one interested in the procedures and techniques of working in clay.

The Craft and Art of Clay (3rd Edition)

Arts & Photography

Peterson,Susan

History & Criticism

PRENTICE/HALL

For Art/Ceramic and Studio Foundations courses at the undergraduate level. Written by a world-renowned ceramist and leading expert in the field, this introductory book describes the initial processes of handbuilding, wheel throwing, plaster mold making, decoration, glaze application and firing techniques in a simple, easy-to-follow narrative. The text offers rich pictorial guidance throughout, both inspiring and instructing students with 500 full color photographs of processes and clayworks. It includes a pictorial timeline of ceramic art history; and exposes students to a gallery of ceramic art, from traditional to avant-garde. This edition has increased in length, to include modifications and new techniques.

Working with Clay (2nd Edition)

Written by a world-renowned ceramist and leading expert in the field, this companion book to Peterson's "The Craft of Art and Clay, 2/e" describes the initial processes of handbuilding, wheel throwing, plaster mold making, decoration, glaze application and firing techniques in a simple, easy-to-follow narrative. Giving collectors and beginning ceramists a sound start to working in clay and keen eye for appreciating clayworks, it offers rich pictorial guidance throughout, inspiring and instructing readers with a bountiful array of color photographs of processes and clayworks. Features 500 brilliant color photographs with explanatory captions that depict a variety of areas of functional and sculptural ceramic art works; spotlight hundreds of famous clay artists; and expose readers to a virtual gallery of ceramic art - from traditional to avant garde. Presents a colorful pictorial timeline of ceramic art history and fascinating discussions on everything from masks to animals, walls, and installations.

Working with Clay: An Introduction

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Written by a well-known ceramist, this best-selling, comprehensive introduction to ceramics adeptly combines the artist's perspective and spirit of creative inspiration with step-by-step, extensively illustrated instruction in the full range of ceramic procedures—i.e., hand, wheel, and plasterwork techniques. Ideal for self-study, it features exceptionally clear explanations; an abundance of black-and-white and full-color illustrations of process sequences, model examples, and ceramic projects; and a convenient-to-use layout—with one topic per page or per two-page spread. The volume examines the craft and art of clay, fabrication methods, design, decoration, and glazing, clays and glazes, firing the ware, marketing and computers, and ceramic history. For those at any level of expertise in ceramics.

The Craft and Art of Clay (4th Edition)

Pearson

Written by a world-renowned ceramist and leading expert in the field, this introductory book describes the initial processes of handbuilding, wheel throwing, plaster mold making, decoration, glaze application and firing techniques in a simple, easy-to-follow narrative. The text offers rich pictorial guidance throughout, both inspiring and instructing students with over 650 color illustrations. It includes a pictorial timeline of ceramic art history; and exposes students to a gallery of ceramic art, from traditional to avant-garde. The third edition is thoroughly updated throughout.

Working With Clay (3rd Edition)

Sculpture

Teaching Reading in the Elementary Grades

Offers practical ideas for prospective teachers of reading. Five principles are described: building literacy through use of previous language experience; meaningful language learning contexts; integration of reading, writing, speaking and listening; sharing; and balanced environment.

Reference

Klein, Marvin L.

Simington, Linda

Words, Language & Grammar

Allyn&Bacon

Concealed Weapon by Susan Peterson released on Dec 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Concealed Weapon

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Harlequin Intrigue

Emergency Contact by Susan Peterson released on Apr 23, 2004 is available now for purchase.

Emergency Contact (Harlequin Intrigue #776) (Dead Bolt)

Midnight Island Sanctuary by Susan Peterson released on Aug 25, 2004 is available now for purchase.

Midnight Island Sanctuary (Harlequin Intrigue No. 798) (Eclipse series)

Romance

Contemporary

Hard Evidence by Susan Peterson released on Jul 12, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Hard Evidence

United States

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