Ceramics, mosaic and glass Books

Antoine Leperlier developed his own glass technique and creates translucent and painterly blocks. His endeavour to capture dynamic images in material form is an approach unique in contemporary glass art.Antoine Leperlier (b. 1953) is a trained visual...

A beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse traditions of stained glass art throughout history.The Illuminated Window is a unique journey through stained-glass installations across history. From the twelfth to the twenty-first centuries, we find in...

Tales Things Tell offers new perspectives on histories of connectivity between Africa, Asia and Europe in the period before the Mongol conquests of the thirteenth century. Reflected in objects and materials whose circulation and reception defined...

To mark the anniversary of the International Ceramics Fair and Seminar, renowned scholars were asked to write about selected European ceramics that had been traded by the fair's founder Brian Haughton.This book is a celebration of the fortieth...

In a country known for its lively azulejos (tiles) and clay crafts, local studio pottery in Portugal has remained practically unknown, yet throughout the last century a considerable number of potters and visual artists - from Portugal as well as Germany,...

A celebration of Enric Mestre's best creations and a perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover his timeless work. Includes essays by David Whiting and Romn de la Calle. Presented in English and Spanish.Despite the fundamental functions that...

A publication on the extraordinary vessels and glazed by the Belgian company Amphora, with large scale photographs that allow an in-depth study of the hand-thrown vessels. Rogier Vandeweghe established himself as an independent potter in Sint...

This third volume of "Vessel / Sculpture. German and International Ceramics since 1946"continues the series, against a backdrop of a renewed and extensive increase of modern studio ceramics in the museum's collection. As in the previous publications, the...

Materiality: The Miller Ceramic Art Collection features masterpieces highlighting the artistic ideals of numerous luminaries of mid-twentieth century to early twenty-first century American ceramic art.In addition, the collection includes important...

Clay sculpting royalty The Shiflett Brothers offer unique insight into their practices and the techniques used to create their stunning fantasy characters. Learning from the biggest and best creators in any industry is a rare and sought after opportunity...

The Grain of the Clay deepens our appreciation of ceramics while providing a critical meditation on collecting. Weiss examines the vast stylistic range of ceramics, investigating the reasons for viewing, using and...

A new examination of the history of ceramic art, spanning ancient to modern times, emphasizing its traditions, materials, and methods of making.Concise but comprehensive, Ceramic Art brings together the voices of art historians, conservators, and artists...

The most pervasive gods in ancient Rome had no traditional mythology attached to them, nor was their worship organized by elites. Throughout the Roman world, neighborhood street corners, farm boundaries, and household hearths featured small shrines to...

Get inspired and get glazing! Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations provides a captivating collection of sure-fire glaze recipes and electrifying combinations for low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire potters. Hundreds of photos and technically-edited...

If you've ever wanted to try hand building with clay, or if you have ever taken a class and walked away wishing you knew more, it's time to step into the studio with Sunshine  In The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building, beloved ceramics teacher and...

Captures the feel of the ceramicist’s studio with new appreciation for the beautiful, functional, and accessible works being produced by a new generation of makers  Ceramics is back in a big way, experiencing a steady surge of interest and popularity...