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The New Maiolica: Contemporary Approaches to Color and Technique
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Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Press
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Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book for 2000
The practice of tin glaze spans thousands of years of history, from its inception in Mesopotamia, through its flowering in Islamic culture, its brilliant heyday during the Italian Renaissance, and its current active revival around the world. It has always been a medium both varied and expressive that has inspired ceramists and artists alike over the centuries to ply their brushes in an exuberance of painted decoration and narrative. Within the field of ceramics, maiolica, with its stable color-holding glaze surface, is unique as a medium—indeed, it has been called a painter's medium.
The New Maiolica is conceived by Matthias Ostermann as a workshop in print, guiding the reader progressively through some of the conceptual, material, and technical concerns that inform this versatile and compelling medium.
The work of more than fifty international ceramists is shown, giving evidence to the great variety of contemporary expression in tin glaze. There is also an examination of the problems that can occur in maiolica production, and suggested solutions, followed by a list of recommended reading, with food for philosophical, aesthetic, and technical thought.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.144
EAN: 9780812235135
ISBN: 0812235134
Label: University of Pennsylvania Press
Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 1999-07-23
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Studio: University of Pennsylvania Press
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Maiolica Magic - 
Very original ideas on the subject. A great teaching on colour and glaze creation. A wealth of good information for those who would like to expand their knowledge on the subject of ceramic decoration. I had borrowed the book previously but had to have my own copy to keep.
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Inspirational and exciting reading -
I found this book inspirational.The tips are well worth the price of the book. Excellent photos and illustrations.
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Nancy
Practical reference book -
While I prefer traditional Italian maiolica to contemporary, this book is still excellent. It is filled with glaze recipes and practical technical information. This book is worth it's purchase price just for it's 8 page Troubleshooting chapter.
Spectacular! -
I recently purchased four or five books on ceramics. This was by far my favorite. The beautiful work is inspiring and well presented with clear how to information. He even shows what brushes he uses for each and every stroke.
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Wonderful features on many prominent potters! -
I found that the artwork is beautifully featured in this book and many of today's finest potters' work can be viewed. In particular, I truly enjoyed Ostermann's feature on up and coming Ontario potter-Richard Mund. His beautifully decorated work makes this book a new favorite for reference, inspiration and knowledge.
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