About this title: A general introduction, followed by eight sections, each with an introduction followed by double-page spreads on different types of ceramics, their uses, the techniques employed to make them and the many different glazes and finishes used around the world and throughout time. All abundantly illustrated with photos of ceramics, historical ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2004-10-30
ISBN-13:9780500511770ISBN:0500511772
Description: New. The first worldwide survey of traditional ceramics including raw materials, techniques, types of decoration, and uses. Anasazi bowls, Delft tiles, Indian shrines, Japanese Satsuma-ware teapots, English bird whistles, German hunting-scene jugs, Spanish zellij, Italian Majolica plates, Nepalese lamps, Romanian colanders, Danish stoneware teapots, French faience soup bowls, Moroccan tagines, Yemeni water pipes, Balinese roof tiles...the diversity of ceramics is astonishing. This ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500511770ISBN:0500511772
Description: New. This comprehensive survey of traditional ceramics is organized into eight main sections, with more than 70 topics, from the excavation and preparation of the materials to such techniques as appliqu, incising, impressing, and graffito. read more
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Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This comprehensive survey of traditional ceramics is organized into eight main sections, with more than 70 topics, from the excavation and preparation of the materials to such techniques as appliqu, incising, impressing, and graffito. ISBN10: 0500511772. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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