Studio Pottery is a book written by Frederick Hurten Rhead and originally published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of pottery, specifically focusing on the techniques and practices of studio pottery. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of pottery, the materials and tools used in pottery making, the different types of pottery, and the various methods of firing and glazing.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of studio pottery. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of pottery, from its origins in ancient civilizations to its development in Europe and America. The following chapters delve into the practical aspects of pottery making, including the preparation of clay, the use of the potter's wheel, and the different techniques used to shape and decorate pottery.Throughout the book, Rhead emphasizes the importance of creativity and individuality in studio pottery. He encourages potters to experiment with different techniques and materials, and to develop their own unique style. He also provides practical advice on setting up a pottery studio, including the selection of tools and equipment, and the proper handling and storage of pottery.Overall, Studio Pottery is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of pottery. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and techniques of studio pottery, and offers practical advice for both novice and experienced potters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur I-9781162204475
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