Pottery Form
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (818 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0273011847 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His subjects include basic forms for jars, vases, bowls, and pitchers; techniques for wedging and kneading, throwing, and making handles; wheel-made pieces; modeling, coiling, and slab building; as well as historical views, including extinct forms and pottery as image and symbol.Experienced potters and novices alike will appreciate this richly illustrated volume, which features more than 170 illustrations and photos.. In this inspirational guide, a master ceramist offers practical information about pottery making along with insights into the craft's meaning, history, and spirit. Author Daniel Rhodes incorporates both traditional and innovative techniques in his approach
Best known for his ceramics, Rhodes was also a sculptor and a painter of WPA-commissioned post office murals.. Daniel Rhodes (1911-89) taught for 25 years at the New York State College of Ceramics, achieving worldwide fame as a potter and an expert on studio pottery
"A Well Written Book" according to Bob Rice. This book is well written and clear to understand. No detail is left out by this potter of the how, what, when, and why of the craft. It is a great basic book for people that are just getting into ceramics, or for those that want to get back to basics. I highly recommend it, especially for beginn. "Excellent book!" according to Laura Sherret. Excellent book!! Even though it was written many yars a go the information is timeless and speaks to the beginning potter no matter what the decade.. Great book. NMF Like everything about the book. Very informative and lots of ideas for future projects. Easy to follow instructions and guidelines.
About the AuthorDaniel Rhodes (1911-89) taught for 25 years at the New York State College of Ceramics, achieving worldwide fame as a potter and an expert on studio pottery. Best known for his ceramics, Rhodes was also a sculptor and a painter of WPA-commissioned post office murals.