Ceramics, mosaic and glass Books

Leçons De Céramique Professées À L'école Centrale Des Arts Et Manufactures, Volume 1... by Louis Alphonse Salvétat presents a comprehensive study of ceramic arts and manufacturing techniques. Originally delivered as...

This book investigates how British contemporary artists who work with clay have managed, in the space of a single generation, to take ceramics from niche-interest craft to the pristine territories of the contemporary art gallery. This development has...

Discover the beauty and cultural significance of Mexican maiolica pottery in this lavishly illustrated book. Edwin Atlee Barber provides an in-depth examination of the history, technique, and aesthetics of this unique art form, with stunning examples...

Publié en 1824, Description méthodique du musée céramique de la Manufacture royale de porcelaine de Sèvres est une description détaillée des collections de céramique de la manufacture de Sèvres en France. Alexandre Brongniart (1770-1847) était le...

Ancient glass beads as a window to the ancient worldGlass beads, both beautiful and portable, have been produced and traded globally for thousands of years. Modern archaeologists study these artifacts through sophisticated methods that analyze the glass...

The late nineteenth-century Biloxi potter, George Ohr (1857-1918), was considered an eccentric in his time but has emerged as a major figure in American art since the discovery of thousands of examples of his work in the 1960s. Currently, Ohr is...

Dutch Tiles: Being Narratives Of Holy Scripture is a book written by John Mason Publisher and originally published in 1842. The book is a collection of stories from the Bible, presented in the form of Dutch tiles. Each tile features a different scene...

The Wind in the Whisper is a collection of introspective and insightful poems that will leave readers with feelings of presence, gratitude, reflection, and self-discovery. All who feel an introspective calling know the beauty and wonder that can be found...

My name is David, and my trade is 'Mould Maker'. Over the years, I have developed the art of making moulds for ceramics, candles, boats and other objects. I worked in several boatyards, one in Great Britain on the River Thames. My father was a ceramic...

""A Guide Through The Worcester Royal Porcelain Works"" is a book written by Richard William Binns in 1883. It is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a detailed description of the Worcester Royal Porcelain Works, one of the most prominent porcelain...

Lenox (1896) is a historical fiction novel written by George Abiah Hibbard. The story is set in the town of Lenox, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century. The novel follows the lives of the wealthy and influential residents of the town, including the...

When Ngan Gui Wang arrived in Canada at age thirteen to live with his unwelcoming grandfather, he was poor, illiterate, and bereft of his family in China. In school, he faced racist taunts and saw little hope for a future until his junior high art...

Two young kids, a brother and sister, are about to start grade school in a small Navy base town in East Texas after the close of World War II. Their parents share their plan to move fromtown to a small ranch, and promise to get the children their own...

This novel belongs to the A Capella Sea Trilogy. It is a sci-fi story about a post-nuclear rise of the human world.

Le livre ""Discours Admirable De L'Art De Terre (1863)"" de Bernard Palissy est un ouvrage sur l'art de la poterie et de la c�����ramique. Publi����� en 1863, cet ouvrage est consid�����r����� comme l'un des plus importants sur le sujet. Palissy y...

""Cat�����logo Ilustrado da Exposi����������o Retrospectiva de Arte Ornamental Portuguesa e Espanhola Celebrada em Lisboa em 1882"" ����� um livro publicado pela Imprensa Nacional em 1882. Este livro ����� um cat�����logo ilustrado da exposi����������o...

ArtNut championing the Unknown street art in a corner of United Kingdom where art is abundant and the gallery's of Cornwall are never empty; on the hand there are art that will never see the walls of a gallery. Here is one such art that is found dotted...

Discover the Transformative Power of PotteryImagine immersing yourself in the tactile joy of clay, shaping it with your own hands, and transforming it into art. The Joy of Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics opens up a world where creativity...

 Watch the trailer here.This book will serve you well if:You’re new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy – this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free...

Lo que diferencia esta técnica cerámica de otras es que: la arcilla bizcochada se cubre con un esmalte estannífero, opaco y vitrificable que tapa el poro. Luego se decora pintando a mano con óxidos y pigmentos cerámicos y se cuece en el horno a 980°C...

This beautifully illustrated book offers a look at traditional potters and their work, and at different hand building techniques and wheel throwing practices still in use in many parts of the world. Based on personal and first-hand accounts with potters...

This book is about recognizing the Divinity in each person that crosses our path, as well as our seeking our own Divinity. It is about seeing beyond perception and sharing a wondrous journey with all creation and its creator.-----------These writings...

A Comprehensive Classic Guide for Glassblowing TechniqueThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Paul N. Hasluck’s Traditional Glass Working Methods WIth Blowing, Heat, And Abrasion (previously published as “Glass Working By Heat And By...

The Potter's Wheel is a novel written by John Watson and published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of a potter named David Grant, who lives in a small village in Scotland. David is a skilled potter who is passionate about his work and takes...

Powerful glazing techniques for beginner and intermediate ceramic artists Are you a ceramic artist that struggles with glazing? Do you have a love-hate relationship with glazing? Do you get frustrated when the glaze does not come out right, and ruins...

★Stain Glass Coloring Book ★A wonderful coloring book full of stained glass church windows with biblical scenes and saints. The coloring book includes 60p. A4 white backsidesbible scenesJesus, Moses, Mary, SaintsA perfect gift for all christians, church...

This catalogue showcases the Le Blond collection of Korean pottery, which includes pieces from the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. The collection features a wide range of styles and forms, including celadon wares, buncheong ware, and white porcelain. The...

This stunning album of ornamental granitic tiles is a testament to the skill and creativity of the master craftsmen at the Threlkeld Granite Co. in Keswick, Cumberland, England. Featuring detailed photographs and descriptions of dozens of exquisite...

Powerful glazing techniques for intermediate ceramic artists Are you a ceramic artist that struggles with glazing? Do you want to take your glazing skills to the next level? Do you want better glazing outcomes for your next clay...

Dieses Buch widmet sich den Anfängen der Majolikakunst in Toskana, insbesondere den Florentiner Majoliken. Ein Muss für Kunstliebhaber!This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

A Stained Glass Guide for AllThis contemporary stained glass process and pattern book is designed for all levels of interest and experience. Glass Class was founded by stained glass artisan Heidi Wurm and her creative daughters Sarah Allgire and...

This volume showcases the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of Mexican maiolica, a type of pottery known for its bright colors and intricate designs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

Azulejos (decorative ceramic tiles) are an important part of Portugal's cultural heritage. This book is the first in a series which covers dated azulejos from the 15th to the 20th centuries in Portugal. Vergílio Correia's detailed analysis is a treat for...

Ce livre est un guide méthode pour le Musée Céramique de la Manufacture Royale de Porcelaine de Sèvres. Les visiteurs y trouveront des informations détaillées sur les différentes collections de la manufacture, y compris leur histoire et leur importance...

La Ceramica Antica Nell'italia Meridionale è un resoconto accurato e dettagliato della ceramica antica in Italia, con particolare attenzione alla sua storia nel meridione del paese. Scritto da Giovanni Patroni, vincitore di un premio dell'Accademia di...

Hand-Carved Porcelain Shell And Other Crowns: Together With Amalgam Model Technique For Crowns And Inlays (1916) is a book written by George Lusk Bean. This book is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and methods used in the creation of dental crowns...

The Art of Carol Janeway portrays the exotic life and artistic career of a woman whose commercial success as a tile decorator and ceramist in New York in the 1940s and later retirement due to lead poisoning offer a fascinating study. Victoria Jenssen...

This beautifully illustrated book showcases the stunning stained glass and decorative works of the Willet Stained Glass and Decorating Company, a prominent Philadelphia-based company in the early 20th century. It includes detailed descriptions of each...

This vintage book is a complete and beginner-friendly guide to modelling with clay and wax, including directions for bronze and silver chasing and embossing, carving in marble and alabaster, and moulding and casting in plaster of Paris. Written in...

This detailed study of Near Eastern pottery provides readers with a comprehensive view of the region's rich artistic traditions. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Turkey, the book covers the major styles and techniques that define Near Eastern...

This book features a collection of Mexican Maiolica pottery from the Emily Johnston De Forest Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It offers a fascinating look at the artistry and history of this unique pottery style.This work has...

Thiersch und Roepell bieten eine tiefgründige Untersuchung der altattischen Vasenmalerei anhand von Tyrrhenischen Amphoren. Die Auswirkungen auf das künstlerische Schaffen früherer und nachfolgender Generationen werden ebenfalls erörtert.This work has...

From principles to practical aspects, and at each stage of the process illustrated, this book details the entire process of manufacturing cement tiles, the materials to be used, their consistency, their preparation and the calculation of their doses for...

Almost a century ago, Annette McConnell Anderson, a New Orleans society woman, vowed that her three sons would become artists. Turning her back on bourgeois life and abetted by her skeptical husband---a grain merchant---she bought twenty-eight acres of...

This beautifully illustrated catalogue showcases the unique and striking collection of plaques, medallions, vases, and other figurines produced by Josiah Wedgwood in the late 18th century at his Etruria factory in Staffordshire, England. Featuring...