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W-Hollow, The Jesse Stuart Homestead, Douglas Adams
W-Hollow, The Jesse Stuart Homestead, Douglas Adams
Morehead State University Art Collection
A 1979 color print of W-Hollow, the homeplace of Jesse Stuart, by Douglas Adams.
A New Kind Of Joy, C Don Ensor
A New Kind Of Joy, C Don Ensor
Morehead State University Art Collection
A 1979 print of miscellaneous sports items by C. Don Ensor.
Low-Fire Salt-Glazing, Rhonda M. Cearlock
Low-Fire Salt-Glazing, Rhonda M. Cearlock
Masters Theses
The purpose for this research was to investigate the feasibility of using rock salt for glazing a clay body at pyromatric cone 04 (1940°F). Four clay bodies were used to see which reacted best with salt at cone 04. Experimentation with additions of borax to the salt were used to see how they effect the covering qualities of each body, as well as how they effect body color.
Engobes used in the tests had different amounts of coloring oxides mixed with clay body number one and water. Colors ranging from light blue, green, and different hues of brown were achieved. …
Technician-Potter Versus Artist-Potter, Diann Marie O'Brien
Technician-Potter Versus Artist-Potter, Diann Marie O'Brien
Masters Theses
It is the intention of this paper to bring to the pottery student an awareness of the concept of technician-potter versus artist-potter.
The introduction defines the technician-potter as one who learns the technical skills involved in pottery making without going further into the creative, artistic aspects of his craft. An artist-potter is described as one who not only masters the technical skills, but also strives to be creative and make personal artistic statements in clay.
A thorough discussion follows concerning technique and the relevance of technical skills to the potter. It is concluded that the potter must master the technical …