Libros de Cerámica y porcelana

La cerámica es, quizá, el tipo de objeto que más representa la evolución cultural del ser humano, que a lo largo de los milenios ha ido plasmando en ella sus necesidades, sus conocimientos técnicos y sus ideales esteticos. A lo largo de este trabajo intentaremos desentrañar las causas que impelian a una persona a decidir uno u otro destino para sus recipientes de cocina agrietados o su vajilla de lujo rota o desportillada. Tambien desvelaremos las distintas tecnicas y materiales que han llegado hasta nosotros, estableciendo una clasificacion y tipologia mediante la que podamos comparar e identificar nuevos hallazgos.

The ultimate illustrated guide for sourcing processing and using wild clay Potters around the world are taking to the local landscape to dig their own wild clay discover its unique properties and apply it to their craft This guide is the ideal starting point for anyone from novices improvers and experts to educators and students who wants to forge a closer bond between their art and their surroundings Testing and trial and error are key to finding a material s best use so the authors tips drawn from long experience in the US and Japan but which can be applied to clays anywhere provide an enviable head start on this rewarding journey A clay might be best suited to sculpture and tile bodies throwing clay bodies handbuilding and slab bodies or simply be applied as a glaze or slip The specific properties of found materials can create a diverse range of effects and surfaces or even when not fired can be adapted for use as colorful pastels or pigments Beautiful illustrations and helpful technical descriptions explain the formation of various clays how to locate collect and assess them how to test their properties of shrinkage water absorption texture and plasticity the best ways to test fire them and how to adapt a clay s characteristics by bl

27 experimentados e innovadores ceramistas revelan, con sus propias palabras, los procesos creativos que hay detrás de su obra, qué les motiva, las estrategias que utilizan para ser originales y creativos, que distingue su trabajo del de otros ceramistas y como consiguen crear la diferencia. A traves de sus declaraciones y de ejemplos de sus creaciones mas personales -objetos capaces de afectarnos emocionalmente, sorprendernos y hacernos pensar-, estos destacados artistas no solo revelan detalles sobre sus fuentes de inspiracion, las operaciones de modelado y coccion de las piezas, los tipos de esmaltes o de engobe que usan y otras cuestiones tecnicas, sino que analizan su propia relacion con la arcilla y la forma de comportarse y evolucionar de este material. El resultado es una mirada reveladora al mundo creativo unico de cada artista. Comprometidos con la exploracion, el riesgo y la versatilidad, estos artistas redescubren tradiciones milenarias, reinventan perspectivas, trascienden fronteras, cuentan historias y se rebelan contra las expectativas convencionales, creando en el proceso un espacio estimulante donde se encuentran el arte, la arcilla, el agua, el aire y el fuego y que sirve de fuente de inspiracion.

Este manual técnico de cerámica ofrece un detallado análisis sobre cómo elaborar diseños de cerámica. Este libro expone todos los conocimientos y técnicas necesarios para sacar el máximo partido de los materiales. Sus 320 paginas presentan una gran variedad de tecnicas, explicadas paso a paso con ilustraciones en color que muestran todo el proceso de elaboracion. Encontramos, a modo de ejemplo, materiales, herramientas y procesos, la relacion entre las tecnicas y las caracteristicas, decoracion y tratamientos de la superficie, usos del color, materiales primarios, impresion, dibujos y esbozos, maquetas, dibujo tecnico, fotografia, presentacion de la carpeta de trabajos, promocion, venta y exposicion, entre otros temas. Se trata de uno de los pocos libros en el mercado que aborda el arte de la ceramica con un analisis exhaustivo, claro y visual para superar cualquier dificultad.

El autor del éxito La liebre con ojos de ámbar vuelve con un libro insólito, una pequeña joya, la historia de la porcelana a través del tiempo y el espacio.«Un puñado de barro de las montañas chinas

Printing has become a common part of the ceramic artist's practice and today there are more possibilities than ever before. From low-tech mono-prints to digital laser decal, it is now possible to employ a range of techniques to print on clay and vitreous surfaces. With the ongoing advancement of new technologies and more developed studio-based transfer processes artists continue to push the boundaries of the medium. In this comprehensive update of his popular Ceramics Handbook title, Paul Scott explains the historical context for contemporary printed ceramics before explaining the principles of core techniques and their application in the studio. He explores photographic processes, as well as the new opportunities presented by digital technology, including digital and 3D printing. Illustrated with brand new images of beautiful works by leading artists working in printed ceramics, Ceramics and Print is a must-read guide for artists and makers interested in this ever-developing field.

Handbuilding with clay offers a unique opportunity to experiment, requiring few tools, and allowing intuition and imagination to come to the fore. In this overview of a fast-developing practice, artist Claire Loder explains time-honored methods of handbuilding, as well as introducing the fascinating new approaches of contemporary ceramicists.The basic techniques, from coiling and pinching to working with slabs, are explained with practical instructions and helpful accompanying images. Equipment, clay bodies and studio advice are thoroughly covered. Through the work of today''s makers, the book then looks at new methods of building by hand, including mixed media work, sculptural methods, vessels and surface decoration, illuminating a wide variety of forms and styles.Sculpting and Handbuilding is an essential guide for any ceramic artist or student wishing to learn the basics of handbuilding, or seeking inspiration to integrate and adapt conventional methods.

Clay body additions can introduce remarkable new forms and textures in ceramic work. With an emphasis on creativity and experimentation, ceramicist Kathleen Standen reveals a range of possible effects, and profiles the extraordinary work of contemporary makers using additions in their practice. Beginning with an introduction to collecting local clay and making your own clay bodies, the book moves on to cover the array of additions being used by artists today, from hard materials like stones, glass and rust, to combustible matter and fibre, metals including wire and mesh, and colour in various forms. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with both unique making methods and the beautiful finished works of ceramic artists from around the world. Additions to Clay Bodies is an inspiring introduction to the art of using additions and an essential companion for any artist wishing to expand their practice.

Making your own glazes is a fascinating and rewarding process, even more so when making them from collected ingredients. With little equipment and following a few basic principles, it is possible to harvest glaze ingredients from your local environment, such as clay, subsoil, plants and seashells, to achieve beautiful results in the kiln. Whether you wish to make an entire glaze using collected materials, or just want to use them as additions to existing base recipes, Miranda Forrest explains how to source and prepare natural ingredients, from degraded rocks to seaweed, as well as giving step-by-step instructions for mixing a glaze, testing samples, and finally applying glazes and firing your work. Contributions from contemporary ceramicists who use natural glaze ingredients give a detailed insight into their working methods and intriguing results. Encouraging experimentation and a creative approach, Natural Glazes is a vital resource for anyone wishing to work in a more natural, sustainable way to develop their unique glaze effects.

Artists are increasingly interested in producing work that is not only beautifully designed and produced, but is also environmentally friendly and socially responsible. In Sustainable Ceramics, pioneer Robert Harrison draws on more than four decades of making, and a wealth of experience shared by other artists to present practical possibilities for ceramic artists.This book covers all the factors to consider when going ''green'', from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy-saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with or recycle waste materials and save water. He suggests simple and achievable methods by which to reduce the carbon footprint of ceramic art, and draws on interviews and examples throughout by practitioners who reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work.Sustainable Ceramics is an essential resource for any ceramicist, studio or school looking for ideas on how to reduce the impact of their practice on the environment.