Working with Clay: An Introduction

Peterson, Susan, 1925-2009.

ISBN 10: 0879519037 / ISBN 13: 9780879519032

Published by Overlook Books, 1998

About this Item

Black boards with silver lettering on spine. Binding is tight. Corners are sharp. Content is clean. Black marking at bottom of pages. Includes: Contents, Glossary, List of Artists, Bibliography, Index. Abundant color photographs. DH has mylar protection. 173 p. 8.5 x 11.4 x 0.76 inches. 2.49 lbs.

Seller Inventory # 040776

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Working with Clay: An Introduction
• Publisher: Overlook Books
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879519037
• ISBN 13: 9780879519032
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Weight: 2.49 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

The second edition of this classic guide to the art of ceramics uses beautiful illustrations to guide readers through step-by-step instructions for creating interesting objects from clay, covering such techniques as hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating, and firing.

From the Back Cover

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.