Title:
Ceramics : materials for inspirational design
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Publication Information:
Mies, Switzerland : RotoVision, 2003
ISBN:
9782880466688
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Summary
Summary
Beyond pottery, the universe of ceramics encompesses bricks and concrete, auiomotive componeats, watch mechanisms and the tiles on space shuttles. This book will surprise and stimulate, with a diverse range of high- and low-tech applications. Ceramics offers an unparalleled and inspiring insight into this fascinating material. Book jacket.
Author Notes
Chris Lefteri is a Senior Lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 8 |
| Preface | p. 10 |
| Advanced ceramics | p. 12 |
| Objects | p. 34 |
| Traditional | p. 58 |
| Production | p. 84 |
| Semi-formed | p. 102 |
| Dressing | p. 126 |
| Processing | p. 140 |
| Glossary | p. 144 |
| Types of ceramics | p. 146 |
| Website directory | p. 150 |
| Credits/acknowledgements | p. 154 |
| Index | p. 156 |
