 |
 |
 |
|
eBooks and ePortfolios
|
| Program components: |
| • |
Student Book |
| • |
Teacher’s Edition |
| • |
eBook |
| • |
Digital Image Set (66 images) |
| • |
Studio Support Masters |
| • |
Assessment Masters |
| • |
Vocabulary Masters and Art & Artist Profiles |
| • |
Ceramic Innovations Timeline & Guide |
| • |
Ceramic Innovations Digital Image Set (40 images) |
|
|
|
This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by clear,
step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques and is a wonderful source for exploring ancient traditions
and historic innovations in the world of ceramic art. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic
professional and student work.
| Highlights include: |
| • |
In-depth studio opportunities foster hands-on learning and self-expression, and hone problem-solving abilities. |
| • |
Interviews with professional artists help students set a course for a career in art. |
| • |
Art history profiles chronicle the cultural influences that have shaped ceramic works of art. |
| • |
Step-by-step photographs and illustrations sequentially detail fundamental techniques and help build skills. |
| • |
Galleries of exemplary student work in every chapter reveal how peers respond to artistic challenges, and provide starting points for analysis and critique. |
| • |
Professional ceramic artworks reflect diverse time periods, cultures, and perspectives. |
| • |
PLUS a colorful timeline of ceramic history, a Handbook that provides technical background, Web resources, and up-to-date digital options. |
| |
|
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Clay
Chapter 2: Working with Clay
Chapter 3: Hand-Built Forms
Chapter 4: Thrown Forms
Chapter 5: Surface Decoration
Chapter 6: The Firing Process
Chapter 7: Mixed Media
Resources |
|
Share: