Ceramic glaze

the Tang dynasty came from the natural mineral which is locally produced. The colour it appeared on the glaze came from the natural impurities (Wood 2001). Therefore, the chemical composition of the material is left distinctively different signature in their finished products (Li et al.…

Chinese Pottery differs depending on the dynasty it was created in. When I was walking throughout the museum viewing all the different pieces of ceramics two pieces drew my eyes. The two pieces that I have chosen to write about are Bowl with Chrysanthemums and Bowl with children among vines. Both these pieces were done in China but at different points in time. Bowl with Chrysanthemums was done in China during the Ming dynasty which was the late 14th Century. Bowl with children among vines was…

monochromatic glazes, typically black or red. The overall design aimed to eliminate variations of form, movement, and decoration. They also symbolized the aesthetics of wabi-sabi which were advocated by Sen no Rikyu. Chojiro’s raku tea bowls were hand-formed, as opposed to thrown on the wheel, which allowed him create truly unique and intimate pieces. Historically, raku referred to the spiritual, religious, philosophical, ceremonial, and functional characteristic of a specific for of…

research object D-12, a small ceramic bowl with multiple cracks. I estimate the diameter of the bowl to be about 18 to 20cm and the width about 35cm with a height of 8cm. It is beautiful piece portraying a polo player surrounded by flower and sun motifs. The polo player appears to be female and is dressed in a gorgeous and complex gown. The vegetal themes are complimented by the use of the neutral shades brown and tan and a luster finish to give the bowl a nice uncolored glaze. What appear to be…

the Central School of Industrial Art, where she studied and completed ceramics for six years and also being a textile designer at a National Museum which supported her until she finally had to leave because ceramic materials were not yet truly available in her country. When Grotell arrived here, her first job was spent in at the State College of Ceramics at Alfred, New York. She met many leaders of the university's ceramics programs including Charles Binn, the founder of that school.…

For example, the Mongolians valued practical and efficient ways of making art more than the Chinese did. The color of black glaze and oil spots introduced by the Mongolians, it demonstrated how the pottery differed from Chinese pottery from the past potteries made which included bright color and work. The two artifacts that I introduced demonstrate the ideas and topics that we…

CHAPTER 1 TIN OXIDE 1.1 Introduction Tin dioxide, also known by the systematic name tin(IV) oxide and stannic oxide in the older notation, is the inorganic compound with the formula SnO2. The mineral form of SnO2 is called cassiterite, and this is the main ore of tin. With many other names, this oxide of tin is the most important raw material in tin chemistry. This colorless, diamagnetic solid is amphoteric. 1.2 Structure It crystallises with the rutile structure, wherein the tin atoms are six…

Patti Warashina is a Japanese-American ceramic sculptor whose body of work spans over four decades. Warashina is well known for her work with the human figure, influenced by Surrealism. However, a closer look at her work provides audiences with a narrative of self-inspiration and self-reflection that affirms Warashina’s own life and body. Her artwork is a “virtual diary” of the female body and in her pieces, she hopes to portray her fascination and interest in the eccentricities and…

Chapter 5 of Ceramics A Potter’s Handbook by Glenn Nelson and Richard Burkett is all about the ceramics studio. Covering anything from clay bodies to health and safety, this section is a compilation of information on the basics of any ceramics studio. The chapter begins with information on the basic structure of all pottery, which is what makes up the clay body used, and what elements are up for consideration when making one. The chapter begins by explaining that clay is rarely fitting for use…

is a powdered material used in detergents, cosmetics, and enamel glazes. Boron is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. It produces high end cookware materials used in brands such as Duran and Pyrex. It also helps to make glassware for science labs. In the eighth century A.D., borax was exported from Tibetan lakebeds along the Silk Road for use by Arabic goldsmiths and silversmiths; it was also used to make ceramic glazes in China. The importance of boron in agriculture is well…