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Chinese Glazes: Their Origins, Chemistry and Re-creation

Chinese Glazes: Their Origins, Chemistry and Re-creation

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This book explores the development of Chinese glazes from the Bronze Age to the present day, providing insights into their manufacturing process and how their superb qualities can be reproduced with common Western raw materials. It is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of color plates.

Format: Paperback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)

For centuries, Chinese ceramics and their glazes have captivated and fascinated the world. In this comprehensive book, Nigel Wood delves into the rich history of Chinese glazes, spanning from the Bronze Age to the present day. With meticulous detail, he unravels the intricate process of creating these remarkable glazes, tracing their evolution over a span of 3000 years of continuous production. Wood offers insightful analyses and demonstrates how their exceptional qualities can be replicated using common Western raw materials. The book is adorned with a plethora of stunning color plates, showcasing the craftsmanship of Chinese potters and the unique characteristics of Chinese kilns.

Chinese ceramics and their glazes have delighted and enthralled the world for centuries. In this comprehensive book, Nigel Wood delves into the rich history of Chinese glazes, spanning from the Bronze Age to the present day. With meticulous detail, he unravels the intricate process of creating these remarkable glazes, tracing their evolution over a span of 3000 years of continuous production. Wood offers insightful analyses and demonstrates how their exceptional qualities can be replicated using common Western raw materials. The book is adorned with a plethora of stunning color plates, showcasing the craftsmanship of Chinese potters and the unique characteristics of Chinese kilns.


Dimension: 276 x 219 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789941869

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