Functional Pottery
September 6th 2009 00:36
Functional Pottery
Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose
Robin Hopper
This is an essential reference book for teachers and students.
Every school or arts centre that teaches ceramics should have a copy of this work.
It covers the practical mechanics of applying geometry to proportions to get a balance functional item of ceramics.
There is an excellent selection of historical examples and the practical forms covered range from handles to casseroles.
Librarians you'll find you or your library users will be consulting this book again and again.
You might want to buy one of the reference section and another for borrowing.
Buy it if you dont have it and can afford it!
Otherwise borrow it. It's a truly useful book!
Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose
Robin Hopper
This is an essential reference book for teachers and students.
Every school or arts centre that teaches ceramics should have a copy of this work.
Robin Hopper Functional Pottery A Very Useful Book
It covers the practical mechanics of applying geometry to proportions to get a balance functional item of ceramics.
There is an excellent selection of historical examples and the practical forms covered range from handles to casseroles.
Librarians you'll find you or your library users will be consulting this book again and again.
You might want to buy one of the reference section and another for borrowing.
Buy it if you dont have it and can afford it!
Otherwise borrow it. It's a truly useful book!
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Comment by Chris Champion
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I write a pottery blog and your post has given me the idea of creating a list of "essential reading" for potters. I've posted to the Australian Ceramics Association email discussion list asking for recommendations, and I'll include your recommendation and a link to this page.
I'll let you know when the list is done.
Thanks for the idea!
Best wishes,
Chris