Vivienne Foley
Porcelain
Porcelain
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This book provides a comprehensive guide to working with porcelain, covering its history, composition, building, decorating, and firing techniques. It explores the unique challenges of the medium and offers insights into the past and contemporary uses of porcelain by renowned artists. Illustrated with helpful how-to images and examples of contemporary porcelain works, it is essential for ceramic students and artists seeking to understand and work with this extraordinary material.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
For countless generations, porcelain's remarkable qualities have captivated and inspired ceramic artists. Its delicacy, translucency, and remarkable strength have remained appealing, even as the medium itself presents unique challenges. In this comprehensive and inspiring practical guide, porcelain artist Vivienne Foley delves into the material she has been working with for over four decades. The book explores every aspect of porcelain, from its composition and workability to decorating and glazing. It offers insights into methods of throwing and building, with a focus on techniques and faults specific to porcelain. Readers will also delve into drying and firing processes, and benefit from a helpful troubleshooting section that addresses common problems and faults, along with suggested remedies.
Beginning with the fascinating history of porcelain-making, from the Imperial kilns of China to the Meissen factory in Germany and beyond, the book provides an insightful glimpse into how porcelain has been utilized in the past and how it has been adapted and developed for contemporary work by today's artists who are constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility. Throughout, the book is accompanied by helpful how-to images and the stunning works of current artists, making it an essential handbook for ceramic students and artists seeking to understand and work with this extraordinary material.
Weight: 470g
Dimension: 247 x 188 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912217700
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