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Book 25th Annual Conference on Composites  Advanced Ceramics  Materials  and Structures   A  Volume 22  Issue 3

Download or read book 25th Annual Conference on Composites Advanced Ceramics Materials and Structures A Volume 22 Issue 3 written by Mrityunjay Singh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series. This series contains a collection of papers dealing with issues in both traditional ceramics (i.e., glass, whitewares, refractories, and porcelain enamel) and advanced ceramics. Topics covered in the area of advanced ceramic include bioceramics, nanomaterials, composites, solid oxide fuel cells, mechanical properties and structural design, advanced ceramic coatings, ceramic armor, porous ceramics, and more.

Book Live Form

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  • Author : Jenni Sorkin
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 2016-07-26
  • ISBN : 022630325X
  • Pages : 311 pages

Download or read book Live Form written by Jenni Sorkin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ceramics had a far-reaching impact in the second half of the twentieth century, as its artists worked through the same ideas regarding abstraction and form as those for other creative mediums. Live Form shines new light on the relation of ceramics to the artistic avant-garde by looking at the central role of women in the field: potters who popularized ceramics as they worked with or taught male counterparts like John Cage, Peter Voulkos, and Ken Price. Sorkin focuses on three Americans who promoted ceramics as an advanced artistic medium: Marguerite Wildenhain, a Bauhaus-trained potter and writer; Mary Caroline (M. C.) Richards, who renounced formalism at Black Mountain College to pursue new performative methods; and Susan Peterson, best known for her live throwing demonstrations on public television. Together, these women pioneered a hands-on teaching style and led educational and therapeutic activities for war veterans, students, the elderly, and many others. Far from being an isolated field, ceramics offered a sense of community and social engagement, which, Sorkin argues, crucially set the stage for later participatory forms of art and feminist collectivism.

Book 25th Annual Conference on Composites  Advanced Ceramics  Materials  and Structures   B  Volume 22  Issue 4

Download or read book 25th Annual Conference on Composites Advanced Ceramics Materials and Structures B Volume 22 Issue 4 written by Mrityunjay Singh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series. This series contains a collection of papers dealing with issues in both traditional ceramics (i.e., glass, whitewares, refractories, and porcelain enamel) and advanced ceramics. Topics covered in the area of advanced ceramic include bioceramics, nanomaterials, composites, solid oxide fuel cells, mechanical properties and structural design, advanced ceramic coatings, ceramic armor, porous ceramics, and more.

Book Makers

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  • Author : Janet Koplos
  • Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
  • Release : 2010-07-31
  • ISBN : 0807895830
  • Pages : 544 pages

Download or read book Makers written by Janet Koplos and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2010-07-31 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first comprehensive survey of modern craft in the United States. Makers follows the development of studio craft--objects in fiber, clay, glass, wood, and metal--from its roots in nineteenth-century reform movements to the rich diversity of expression at the end of the twentieth century. More than four hundred illustrations complement this chronological exploration of the American craft tradition. Keeping as their main focus the objects and the makers, Janet Koplos and Bruce Metcalf offer a detailed analysis of seminal works and discussions of education, institutional support, and the philosophical underpinnings of craft. In a vivid and accessible narrative, they highlight the value of physical skill, examine craft as a force for moral reform, and consider the role of craft as an aesthetic alternative. Exploring craft's relationship to fine arts and design, Koplos and Metcalf foster a critical understanding of the field and help explain craft's place in contemporary culture. Makers will be an indispensable volume for craftspeople, curators, collectors, critics, historians, students, and anyone who is interested in American craft.

Book Ceramics Monthly

Download or read book Ceramics Monthly written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book American Ceramics

Download or read book American Ceramics written by Everson Museum of Art and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ken Matsuzaki

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  • Author : Andrew L. Maske
  • Publisher : Pucker Art Publications
  • Release : 2008-09-17
  • ISBN : 9781879985209
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Ken Matsuzaki written by Andrew L. Maske and published by Pucker Art Publications. This book was released on 2008-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the guidance of Master Potter and National Living Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka, Ken Matsuzaki has emerged as a leading figure in modern Japanese ceramics. Matsuzaki’s work reflects the heritage of traditional Japanese folk pottery while showcasing the artist’s creativity, intuition, and skill. Grounding his pieces in the Mingei pottery tradition, which emphasizes that the beauty of an object is found in its use, Matsuzaki has developed an individual style that honors tradition and builds on it in in new directions. This volume, which includes an in-depth interview with the artist, an essay by Professor Andrew Maske, and full-color illustrations, will introduce the reader to both the history and the future of Japanese ceramics.

Book American Ceramic Society Bulletin

Download or read book American Ceramic Society Bulletin written by American Ceramic Society and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Structural Ceramics

Download or read book Structural Ceramics written by John Jr. Wachtman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treatise on Materials Science and Technology, Volume 29: Structural Ceramics presents an overview of structural ceramics. This book begins with a survey of potential uses, designs, and barriers of particular types of structural ceramics. The silicon carbide family, silicon nitride and sialon family, and transformation toughened ceramics are discussed in detail, followed by an analysis of the various processing routes of each family of structural ceramics. This publication concludes with a review of the tribology of structural ceramics, considering many applications for structural ceramics in heat engines and other machinery that involve moving parts which must often resist wear or erosion. This volume is recommended for engineers, scientists, and researchers concerned with structural ceramics.

Book Centering on Contemporary Clay

Download or read book Centering on Contemporary Clay written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 1980 Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan

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  • Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1980
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 268 pages

Download or read book 1980 Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 18th Annual Conference on Composites and Advanced Ceramic Materials   A  Volume 15  Issue 4

Download or read book 18th Annual Conference on Composites and Advanced Ceramic Materials A Volume 15 Issue 4 written by John B. Wachtman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series. This series contains a collection of papers dealing with issues in both traditional ceramics (i.e., glass, whitewares, refractories, and porcelain enamel) and advanced ceramics. Topics covered in the area of advanced ceramic include bioceramics, nanomaterials, composites, solid oxide fuel cells, mechanical properties and structural design, advanced ceramic coatings, ceramic armor, porous ceramics, and more.

Book Contemporary Ceramics

Download or read book Contemporary Ceramics written by Susan Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unprecedented survey of the most outstanding ceramics being created today offers a sweeping close-up look at the work of more than 260 artists from more than thirty countries. A special feature of this collection is the range of work from China, almost unknown outside of this country until now. Organized by the distinctive categories of functional ceramics, figurative pieces, and installation works, the book gives a complete picture of the latest developments in each area of contemporary ceramic art. Chapters on materials, firing techniques, ethnic influences in design, and related topics delve into every aspect of ceramics creation that would be of interest to crafters, collectors, and other readers who are drawn to contemporary art. Stimulating essays by the author tie together the wide range of work shown in superbly detailed color photographs. Artists included: John Mason, Jun Kaneko, Peter Voulkos, Ralph Bacerra, Rudy Autio, Ken Price, Peter Lane "The book is lavishly illustrated and delights the eyes with the exuberance and variety of ceramic art in the 20th century."--"Mills Quarterly," Spring 2001

Book Industrial Arts Index

Download or read book Industrial Arts Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Brick

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1926
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 618 pages

Download or read book Brick written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Advanced Ceramic Coatings

Download or read book Advanced Ceramic Coatings written by Ram Gupta and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Advanced Ceramic Coatings: Fundamentals, Manufacturing and Classification introduces ceramic coating materials, methods of fabrication, characterizations, the interaction between fillers, reinforcers, and environmental impact, and the functional classification of ceramic coatings. The book is one of four volumes that together provide a comprehensive resource in the field of Advanced Ceramic Coatings, also including titles covering energy, biomedical and emerging applications. These books will be extremely useful for academic and industrial researchers and practicing engineers who need to find reliable and up-to-date information about recent progresses and new developments in the field of advanced ceramic coatings. Smart ceramic coatings containing multifunctional components are now finding application in transportation and automotive industries, in electronics, and energy sectors, in aerospace and defense, and in industrial goods and healthcare. Their wide application and stability in harsh environments are only possible due to the stability of the inorganic components used. Ceramic coatings are typically silicon nitride, chromia, hafnia, alumina, alumina-magnesia, silica, silicon carbide, titania, and zirconia-based compositions. The increased demand for these materials and their application in energy, transportation, and the automotive industry, are considered, to be the main drivers. - Comprehensively covers the production, characterization and properties of advanced ceramic coatings - Features the latest manufacturing processes - Covers basic principles of surface chemistry, along with the fundamentals of ceramic materials and engineering - Features the latest progress and recent technological developments - Discusses basic science relevant to both the materials and preparation methods

Book The Art of Toshiko Takaezu

Download or read book The Art of Toshiko Takaezu written by Peter Held and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the artistic development of renowned potter Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011), this masterful study celebrates and analyzes an artist who held a significant place in the post-World War II craft movement in America. Born in Hawaii of Japanese descent in 1922, Takaezu worked actively in clay, fiber, and bronze for over sixty years. Influenced by midcentury modernism, her work transformed from functional vessels to abstract sculptural forms and installations. Over the years, continued to draw on a combination of Eastern and Western techniques and aesthetics, as well as her love of the natural world. In particular, Takaezu's vertical closed forms became a symbol of her work, created through a combination of wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques that allowed her to grow her vessels vertically and eased the circular restrictions of the wheel. In addition to her art, Takaezu was renowned for her teaching, including twenty years at Princeton University. This beautifully illustrated book offers the first scholarly analysis of Takaezu's life work and includes essays by Paul Smith, director emeritus of the American Craft Museum, and Janet Koplos, former senior editor of Art in America. Jack Lenor Larsen, a textile designer, author, collector, and advocate of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship, provides a foreword.