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Explore the world of pottery—from ancient wheels to elegant porcelain This nonfiction look at the history of ceramics travels through Greece, Rome, China, and Europe, showing how cultures shaped clay into beauty and daily use. Rich with vivid details, it connects art, technology, and daily life across centuries.
Delight in stories of invention, technique, and the people who drove the potter’s craft forward. Learn how glazes, enamels, and firing methods evolved, and how iconic wares—from Egyptian jars to Wedgewood and Meissen—helped shape global taste.
Inside you’ll discover:
- The origins of pottery and the earliest turning of clay on a wheel
- How different cultures used symbols, stories, and decoration on wares
- The rise of porcelain and famous centers like Sevres, Meissen, and Chelsea
Ideal for readers curious about art history, craft techniques, and the way everyday objects tell big cultural stories.
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Originally published in 1919. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a historical journey through the art of pottery across various civilizations. Starting with ancient Egypt, where the discovery of how to create a shiny coating on clay led to the development of enamel, this text discusses the ceramic traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the exquisite porcelains and symbolic designs of China. The author then examines the contributions of Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and England to the field before concluding with a look at the history of pottery in the United States. Throughout, the author highlights the impact of cultural influences and technological advancements on the evolution of ceramics, offering a comprehensive and engaging exploration of this ancient art form. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330291818_0
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