Chinese Ceramic Glazes

Originally published in 1937, this book surveys the underlying scientific principles that produce the chief glaze effects on Chinese ceramics.

A. L. Hetherington (Author)

9781107504912, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

112 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.6 cm, 0.14 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book surveys the underlying scientific principles that produce the chief glaze effects on Chinese ceramics. Hetherington provides a general introduction on the nature of a glaze before describing how glazes with various chemical contents can be manipulated to produce striking effects in terms of colour and texture. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Chinese ceramics and the history of art.

Preface
1. General considerations
2. The iron story
3. The copper story
4. Other glaze effects
Glossary
Selected bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: The arts: general issues [AB]