This text examines contemporary Raku work in the light of the 350-year-old aesthetic that led to its development. It explores how the details of this technique were communicated across continents, and explains the processes characteristic of Raku - crackle and lustre development. The book culminates in an analysis of the contribution made by Raku to practical and philosophical explorations into the nature of clay and fire, and is illustrated with images of new work and experiments with flame.
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Raku pottery, developed in Japan for use in the tea ceremony, was popularized in Western countries by British potter Bernard Leach. It involves low-temperature firing and sudden cooling, often with uncertain results. In this beautifully photographed book Jones discusses the techniques and the Zen philosophy of raku, illustrating his text with his own works and those of other studio artists. No specific projects are included but all aspects of rakuDhistory, materials, and firingDare covered in great detail. This book is highly recommended for all decorative arts and crafts collections.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This book is well written by someone who obviously know their subject well. Easy to read and well illustrated. The book takes the reader on a journey from the beginng of the Raku process in Japan right through to the modern adaptions of the western world. The many examples shown are by some well known and some not so well known exponents of this exciting method of firing ceramics. The author gives recipes and showns some results of different ways of reduction.
The fantastic colour photographs alone are worth the price of the book. I would recommend this to every teacher of ceramics and a must have for every student.
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David Jones, Japanese Raku, Sebastian Blackie, Rick Hirsch, David Roberts, John Wheeldon, Nina Hole, Rod Dorling, Tim Andrews, Western Raku, Ian Gregory, Joy Bosworth, Magdalene Odundo, Paul Soldner, Peter Hayes, Ros Ingram, Dennis Farrell, Potter's Book, Antonia Salmon, Emma Rodgers, Michael Flynn, Rick Rudd, Stephen Charnock, Historical Overview, Michael Cardew New!
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David Jones, Japanese Raku, Sebastian Blackie, Rick Hirsch, David Roberts, John Wheeldon, Nina Hole, Rod Dorling, Tim Andrews, Western Raku, Ian Gregory, Joy Bosworth, Magdalene Odundo, Paul Soldner, Peter Hayes, Ros Ingram, Dennis Farrell, Potter's Book, Antonia Salmon, Emma Rodgers, Michael Flynn, Rick Rudd, Stephen Charnock, Historical Overview, Michael Cardew New!
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- What Is It? by Teacher Created Resources Staff on page 23
- Clay and Glazes for the Potter by Daniel Rhodes in Back Matter
- The World of Japanese Ceramics by Herbert Sanders in Back Matter
- New Frontier (Star Trek New Frontier) by Peter David on page 21
- Tea Life, Tea Mind by S-Oshitsu Sen in Back Matter
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- Hands in Clay : An Introduction to Ceramics by SPEIGHT in Back Matter
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