- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press (July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0812235134
- ISBN-13: 978-0812235135
- Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 22.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,383,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Very useful book. I am doing a Foundation Degree course for Ceramics and this had all the right information i Needed. Lots of beautiful photographs and very detailed infromation. The seller delivered in a good time and in great condition as described.
Format:Hardcover
Really good book, great that it's a hard cover, very happy. Would highly recommend. Loved the fish designs and colours
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Spectacular!
16 May 2000
Format:Hardcover
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.
20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful features on many prominent potters!
5 Jan 2000
Format:Hardcover
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Practical reference book
22 Jun 2004
Format:Hardcover
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.
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