PORCELAIN/JACK DOHERTY

摘要

Beautifully seductive, demanding and frustrating, porcelain challenges the potter. It is the body with a memory and an unforgiving nature, yet it is so rewarding when success is achieved. The first chapter in Jack Doherty's book gives a background to this clay, exploring the historical development and use of the material through China, Korea, Japan and Europe, to its use in contemporary studio ceramic. This is followed by an examination of its composition-what chemicals within porcelain create its characteristic properties? - a question often posed by students. These chapters provide an excellent overall understanding of the clay, essential background knowledge for anyone approaching this amazingly versatile material.