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Ceramic Masterpieces

Ceramic Masterpieces: Art, Structure and Technology

If you haven't read this book...It is fantastic. It is an analysis of how a handful of Ceramic Masterpieces were made, including forming, glazing and firing techniques. But it has other sections which talk about all aspects of the pottery process. Fantastic!
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am said…
i'll try to find it. But in Poland it will be difficult :)
June 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM
John Britt said…
They might have inter-library loan?
June 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM
klineola said…
I agree, a great book!
June 17, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Amy Waller said…
Just have to agree -- what a great book. I would read pretty much anything written by Pamela Vandiver.
June 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM
John Britt said…
I am with you Amy. Anyone got any other books to recommend?
June 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Amy Waller said…
That's pretty open-ended, but I'll bite -- here are two:

Pottery Analysis by Prudence Rice -- an archaeological/anthropological perspective, comprehensive in scope. Almost 25 years old but still relevant and (for me) thought-provoking.

Ceramics from Islamic Lands by Oliver Watson -- amazing photographs and information. I especially liked the chapter on fakes and restorations (written by someone else -- don't have the book to see the author's name).

Would love other people's book recommendations!
June 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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