Ceramics

by Jessica Fong

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University of the Pacific
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Humanities
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Introduction
  7. 1.1: World of Ceramics
  8. 1.1.1: Asia
  9. 1.1.1.1: East Asia
  10. 1.1.1.2: Southeast Asia
  11. 1.1.1.3: South Asia
  12. 1.1.1.4: Central Asia
  13. 1.1.1.5: Middle East / West Asia
  14. 1.1.2: North America
  15. 1.1.2.1: Miwok
  16. 1.1.2.2: Mimbre
  17. 1.1.3: South America
  18. 1.1.3.1: Colima
  19. 1.1.3.2: Peru
  20. 1.1.3.3: Olemec
  21. 1.1.4: Western Europe
  22. 1.1.4.1: Celtic
  23. 1.1.4.2: United Kingdom
  24. 1.1.4.3: Vienna / Austria
  25. 1.1.5: Northern Europe
  26. 1.1.6: Eastern Europe
  27. 1.1.7: Southern Europe
  28. 1.1.7.1: Etruscan
  29. 1.1.8: North Africa
  30. 1.1.8.1: Egypt
  31. 1.1.9: Africa
  32. 1.1.9.1: Kongo
  33. 1.1.10: Australia/ New Zealand
  34. 1.2: Evolution of Ceramic Techniques
  35. 1.3: Ceramics and Cultural Identity
  36. 1.4: Contemporary Ceramic Art
  37. 2: Studio Foundation
  38. 2.1: Setting Up Your Studio Space
  39. 2.2: Essential Tools and Their Uses
  40. 2.3: Health and Safety in the Ceramic Studio
  41. 2.4: Understanding Kilns- Types and Uses
  42. 2.5: Troubleshooting
  43. 3: Clay The Ceramic Medium
  44. 3.1: Types of Clay and Their Properties
  45. 3.2: Preparing and Recycling Clay
  46. 3.3: The Science of Clay- From Plasticity to Vitreousness
  47. 3.4: Storing and Reclaiming Clay
  48. 3.5: Troubleshooting
  49. 4: Hand-Building Skills
  50. 4.1: Pinching- The Most Ancient Technique
  51. 4.2: Coil Construction- Pottery and Sculpture
  52. 4.3: Slab Techniques- Functional and Sculptural Forms
  53. 4.4: Advanced Hand-building Techniques
  54. 4.5: Texturing and Surface Embellishment
  55. 5: The Potter’s Wheel
  56. 5.1: Introduction to the Wheel
  57. 5.2: Centering- The Foundation of Wheel Throwing
  58. 5.3: Creating Basic Forms- Cylinders, Bowls, Plates
  59. 5.4: Troubleshooting
  60. 6: Advanced Forms on the Wheel
  61. 6.1: Advanced Forms- Lidded Containers, Teapots, Vases
  62. 7: Surface Design Techniques
  63. 7.1: Engobes and Slip Decoration
  64. 7.1.1: Underglazes
  65. 7.1.2: Oxides and Stains
  66. 7.2: Carving and Incising
  67. 7.3: Glaze Application Techniques
  68. 7.4: Using Wax Resist and Other Masking Techniques
  69. 7.5: Troubleshooting
  70. 8: Understanding Glazes
  71. 8.1: Introduction to Glaze Chemistry
  72. 8.1.1: Glazy.org
  73. 8.1.2: Glaze Logbook
  74. 8.2: Glaze Characteristics and Types
  75. 8.3: Triaxial Glaze Testing
  76. 8.4: Formulating Glazes for Specific Effects
  77. 8.5: Making and Using Glaze Test Tiles
  78. 8.6: Keeping a Kiln Log
  79. 8.7: Troubleshooting
  80. 9: The Firing Process
  81. 9.1: Overview of Kiln Firing
  82. 9.2: Bisque Firing- Purpose and Process
  83. 9.3: Glaze Firing- Understanding Temperatures and Atmospheres
  84. 9.3.1: Reduction
  85. 9.4: Special Firing Techniques- Pit, Salt, and Wood Firing
  86. 9.5: Types of Kilns and Locations
  87. 9.6: Troubleshooting
  88. 10: Design and Aesthetics
  89. 10.1: Principles of Ceramic Design
  90. 10.2: Color in Ceramics- Glazes and Stains
  91. 10.3: Texture and Pattern in Design
  92. 10.4: The Critique Process- Evaluating Your Work
  93. 10.5: Signing Your Work
  94. 10.6: Life-Long Learning
  95. 10.6.1: Physical Health
  96. 10.6.2: Cognitive Skills
  97. 10.7: Troubleshooting
  98. 11: The Professional Ceramic Artist
  99. 11.1: Documenting and Photographing Ceramics
  100. 11.2: Strategies for Selling Your Work
  101. 11.3: Writing an Effective Artist Statement
  102. 11.4: Networking and Building Your Presence in the Ceramic Community
  103. 11.5: Residencies and Educational Opportunities
  104. 11.5.1: Notable Ceramics-Related Residencies in the US
  105. 11.5.2: Notable International Ceramics-Related Residencies
  106. 11.5.3: New Page
  107. 12: Digital Technologies in Ceramic Art
  108. 12.1: Designing with CAD and Rhino for Ceramics
  109. 12.2: 3D Printing with Clay Extrusions
  110. 12.3: Integrating Digital Fabrication Techniques
  111. 12.4: Troubleshooting
  112. 13: Advanced Sculptural Techniques in Ceramics
  113. 13.1: Sculpting with Paper Clay
  114. 13.2: Using Soft Armatures in Ceramic Sculpture
  115. 13.3: Incorporating Hard Armatures
  116. 13.4: Tar Paper Form Templates
  117. 13.5: Troubleshooting
  118. 14: Ceramics in Environmental and Humanitarian Solutions
  119. 14.1: Ceramic Water Filtration Systems
  120. 14.2: The Resurgence of Olla Water Vessels
  121. 14.3: Troubleshooting
  122. 15: Innovative Uses of Ceramics
  123. 15.1: Ceramics in Modern Technology and Industry
  124. 15.2: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Ceramic Practices
  125. 15.3: Troubleshooting
  126. 16: Beyond the Studio
  127. 16.1: Ceramics in Education- Teaching and Workshops
  128. 16.2: Ceramics in the Digital Age- Online Communities and Resources
  129. 16.3: Sustainability in Ceramics- Practices and Considerations
  130. 16.4: The Future of Ceramics- Trends and Innovations
  131. 16.5: Challenges
  132. 17: The Craft and Regional Ceramics Movements After 1920
  133. 17.1: The Evolution of the Craft Movement
  134. 17.2: Regional Ceramics Movements
  135. 17.3: Brutalism and Ceramics
  136. 17.3.1: Introduction to Contemporary Ceramics
  137. 17.3.2: Legacy and Influence
  138. 17.3.2.1: Influence on Ceramics and the Art World
  139. 17.3.3: Mingei Movement and Its Principles
  140. 17.3.3.1: Influence on Western Ceramics
  141. 17.3.3.2: Legacy and Influence
  142. 17.4: Women in Contemporary Ceramics
  143. 17.4.1: Impact on Women Artists and the Ceramics Field
  144. 18: Artists and Craftspeople
  145. 18.1: Online Platforms
  146. 18.2: Adam Field
  147. 18.3: Kate Malone
  148. 18.4: Ayumi Horie
  149. 18.5: The Haas Brothers (Simon and Nikolai Haas)
  150. 18.6: Ben Carter
  151. 18.7: Julia Galloway
  152. 18.8: Jessica Putnam-Phillips
  153. 18.9: Grayson Perry
  154. 18.10: Roberto Lugo
  155. 18.11: Chris Staley
  156. 18.12: Molly Hatch
  157. 18.13: Chris Casey
  158. 18.14: Forrest Lesch-Middelton
  159. 18.15: Lindsay Oesterritter
  160. 18.16: Tim See
  161. 18.17: Sean O’Connell
  162. 18.18: Lauren Sandler
  163. 18.19: Naomi Clement
  164. 18.20: Jen Allen
  165. 19: Curators, Critics, and Collectors Impact
  166. 19.1: Access and Representation
  167. 19.2: Garth Clark
  168. 19.3: Mark Delvecchio
  169. 19.4: Peter Held
  170. 19.5: Garth Johnson
  171. 19.6: Ulysses Grant Dietz
  172. 19.7: Nevica Project
  173. 19.8: Leslie Ferrin Gallery
  174. 19.9: Clay AKAR
  175. 19.10: Influence on the Ceramics and Art World
  176. 19.11: Jerry Saltz
  177. 19.12: Roberta Smith
  178. Back Matter
  179. Index
  180. Glossary
  181. Detailed Licensing
  182. Detailed Licensing