Ceramics in America 2001 (Ceramics in America Annual) [Paperback]

Robert Hunter (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Series: Ceramics in America Annual

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, scholarly interest in ceramics is at an all-time high. As a vehicle for much needed synthesis, Ceramics in America is an interdisciplinary annual journal that examines the role of historical ceramics in the American context. Intended for collectors, historical archeologists, curators, decorative arts students, social historian and contemporary potters, this third issue features a variety of ground-breaking scholarly articles, new discoveries in the field, and book and exhibition reviews for this diverse audience.

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"The 2010 volume identifies other potters who worked in the Piedmont concurrently with the Moravians."--Maine Antique Digest

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8 1/2 x 11 trim. 350 color illus.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Chipstone (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584651334
• ISBN-13: 978-1584651338
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A finely crafted volume, January 18, 2002

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This review is from: Ceramics in America 2001 (Ceramics in America Annual) (Paperback)

This book is a must-have for ceramics enthusuasts! Having worked with historic ceramics for several years, I was familiar with many of the authors selected to write for the first "Ceramics in America" monograph. As much as I eagerly anticipated the work, I was not prepared for the level of excellence which has been achieved here. This volume contains cutting-edge ceramics research, illustrated with the latest in pottery technology and documentary history of the field. I was particularly impressed with two articles highlighting pottery techniques: the submission by Don Carpentier and Jonathan Rickard on annular or "dipt" wares, and also the work of team Michelle Erickson/Rob Hunter, who demonstrate early English slipwares production. This is yet another triumph for the Chipstone Foundation, who has successfully sponsored Luke Beckerdite's "American Furniture" series for years. This book is very highly recommended for archaeologists, collectors, curators, and other material culture specialists.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars, April 4, 2002

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This review is from: Ceramics in America 2001 (Ceramics in America Annual) (Paperback)

"Ceramics in America" is a wonderful publication. For the first volume of this journal, it is very well put together. The journal has lots of information on ceramics made and used in America. It is very helpful to those who are not very familiar with American ceramics.