A fully illustrated ebook designed for collectors, practitioners, and students of ceramics, providing technical yet handy referencing to different types and techniques identified by materials and manufacturers.
This ebook is a must-have for collectors, practitioners, and students of ceramics. It provides technical information in a concise and accessible manner, making it a handy reference tool for those in need of quick information about various types and techniques. The ebook is organized by materials and manufacturers, allowing for easy navigation and efficient research.
Specifically, each ware type is listed with thorough descriptions of physical makeup and techniques for making. Additionally, the ebook provides names, dates, and places of manufacture where exemplary pieces can be found. For example, under AGATEWARE, readers can find credits directing them to English manufacturers such as Wedgwood, Astbury, and Whieldon who produced European agateware since the 18th century.
The ebook includes an appendix that provides historical treatments for the three most general types – "earthenware", "stoneware", and "porcelain". This appendix places the oriental and occidental origins of manufacture, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the development of these types.
The ebook is fully illustrated with over 200 pictures, providing visual aids for those who prefer a more visual approach to learning. It also includes various search tools such as page or whole ebook search, alphabetical index, lexicon, personal notes editor, and web browser, making it a complete tool for both the student and the pro.
Overall, this ebook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ceramics, providing comprehensive and organized information that is both technical and accessible.
Specifically, each ware type is listed with thorough descriptions of physical makeup and techniques for making. Additionally, the ebook provides names, dates, and places of manufacture where exemplary pieces can be found. For example, under AGATEWARE, readers can find credits directing them to English manufacturers such as Wedgwood, Astbury, and Whieldon who produced European agateware since the 18th century.
The ebook includes an appendix that provides historical treatments for the three most general types – "earthenware", "stoneware", and "porcelain". This appendix places the oriental and occidental origins of manufacture, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the development of these types.
The ebook is fully illustrated with over 200 pictures, providing visual aids for those who prefer a more visual approach to learning. It also includes various search tools such as page or whole ebook search, alphabetical index, lexicon, personal notes editor, and web browser, making it a complete tool for both the student and the pro.
Overall, this ebook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ceramics, providing comprehensive and organized information that is both technical and accessible.
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