{"product_id":"the-ceramic-surface-paperback-1","title":"The Ceramic Surface - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthias Ostermann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of contemporary techniques in ceramic surface decoration, both conventional and unconventional\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA remarkable diversity of techniques are used to treat the ceramic surface. Matthias Ostermann presents an exploration of the ceramic surface--focusing on the vessel and platter--that includes the nonfunctional, the metaphoric, the narrative, and even the sculptural. Through an examination of the works of 200 ceramicists from around the world, he provides a broad overview of contemporary techniques and approaches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOstermann covers a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating, and firing, as well as the full spectrum of clays and firing temperatures. Each image is accompanied by technical information, as well as a statement of the artist's inspiration and motivation that offers insight into the concept of the piece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ceramic Surface\u003c\/i\u003e provides inspiration to ceramicists, educators, and historians, while also celebrating the ingenuity and diversity of talent found in contemporary ceramics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthias Ostermann (1951-2009) was a practicing ceramicist and lecturer. His works include \u003ci\u003eThe New Maiolica: Contemporary Approaches to Color and Technique\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ceramic Narrative\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.7 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47218439717113,"sku":"9781512828566","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/BvF13p7ulV9781512828566_008b6e21-e331-4acb-ab4a-5d68cdefa684.webp?v=1768158243","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-ceramic-surface-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}