Ceramic glaze

For centuries, men have used ceramics in about everything. One can find usage of ceramic for structures (bricks, floor and roof tiles…), decorations, mechanical and electrical properties and so on. In fact, ceramics is one of the most ancient industries on the planet. Once humans discovered that clay could be dug up and formed into objects by first mixing with water and then firing, the industry was born. Archeologists have found evidence of primitive ceramic manufacture dating back to around 24

on ceramic pieces, unlike Greek pieces which was painted on. Pottery was manufactured near where the demand for the product was for easy access. For example, areas in Southern Italy typical used black slip with a red fabric over. For identification of trade, certain inscriptions and symbols were stamped into the pieces. The Romans commonly used what is known as Black Glaze pottery. Other techniques of ceramic ware were known as Thin Walled and Lead-Glazed ware. Mass production of the ceramic pieces

wall or sit on a shelf, some artists think art should be used in everyday life. One of those artists is Miro Chin. Miro Chin is an artist who works with pottery and ceramics. However, you won’t find her work sitting on a shelf. Instead, you’re more likely to find it sitting on the dinner table. When Miro Chin enrolled in her first ceramics class in 2008, she knew she wanted to make something useful. Her goal was to make tableware. Even though her professor told her it would take at least seven years

Stinson - Bio Lisa Stinson is an artist and educator.  She is a Professor of Art and has worked in the Art Department at Appalachian State University since 1998.  She received her MFA in Ceramics from Rhode Island School of Design, a BFA in Ceramics from New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University and a BA in Psychology from Wells College. Her current studio practice focuses on works that explore her interests in mark making as it relates to a pattern, drawing and personal expression. Stinson

Before I started to make the pots, I did some research about different types of pots. I looked through photos of variety types of ceramics, which gave me ideas and inspiration of what I want to create for my own pot. I also copied the vocabularies that we’ll use while working with clay such as coil and slab. After building a foundation towards ceramics, I started planning what I’m going to create and what my design’s going to be. I didn’t sketch out what I’m going to make, but I had a clear idea

vases that were produced during the Qianlong dynasty (1736-95) and compares them to the textiles of the Rococo styles that help shape such styles. Chan opens the article with a brief description of the QIanlong dynasty great accomplishments in the ceramic arts, emphasizing the flamboyant style of the vases. He argues early on, that not enough time is spent discussing how the style came to be and later expounds on the technological advances and cultural influences that contributed to the production

bolstered by a shared interest in pottery making. They often sat in the communal courtyard on a summer’s evening, discussing their work in progress or the feasibility of new ceramic projects, each offering the other their considered advice. The threads of this amicable friendship began to fray when Parr began outlining his vision of a ceramic study of his son Malcolm, a cherub mounted on a large turkey bird. Vyse at once became vexed and angry. He wrongly assumed that Parr was poking fun of his successful

Greek Pottery Ceramics has played a substantial role throughout history, so that is why the Greeks made sure to make a sizable imprint on ceramics through their intuitive approach on clay objects. Before we can learn about the ancient Greek ceramics we must first learn about ancient Greek itself. The culture is believed to of had its first evidence of burials in 7250 BCE, and the culture lasted all the way to 146 BCE. Ancient Greek culture has influenced the present day more than most people

1. What was successful for you in this artwork? In this artwork, the Ceramic Plate, there was multiple parts that were successful. To begin, one of the must successful portions in this artwork was making sure I included all ten symbols necessary on the Ceramic Plate. In addition to, another successful section in this artwork was using the glaze colors to the best of my ability in creating the best Ceramic Plate I could create. Another main successful part in this artwork, was making sure every

1540, is from İznik, Turkey. It is composed of fritware ceramic painted underglaze. The base of the tile is a white underglaze glaze, and all decoration is in various shades of blue underglaze. The shape is a hexagon with a circular, symmetrical floral pattern derived from a central focal point. This tile had meticulous work put into its design, showing the concern of its artist to emulate cultural tradition and destiny on a single ceramic hexagon. Fritware is a form of pottery where frit is added