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Tile History: A Brief Presentation, Virginia Raguin

Documentation

Slide presentation used to introduce the art and history of ceramic tiling to participants who worked on Lungs of the Planet, a tile mural created as a collaborative art project by students in the Natural World Cluster of the Monserrat First Year Program at the College of the Holy Cross. The project was led by Virginia Raguin, Distinguished Professor of Humanities at the College. Particpants included students, faculty, staff and community members.

The presentation includes photographic examples of ceramic tiling in architecture located in Jerusalem and Istanbul.

Honors Research Symposium Program [Spring 2013], University Honors Program Students And Staff

University Honors Research Symposium Programs

No abstract provided.

Understanding Materials, Petros J. Katsioloudis

STEMPS Faculty Publications

The article discusses the importance of understanding the characteristics of materials that will be used for different applications. Through the years, the inventions and innovations in the technology of materials are becoming more technologically complex. Innovations in the materials are divided in different categories, including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Example of such innovations in the technology of materials include the ceramic composite applied to the surface of the space shuttle panels to absorb and release high amounts of heat.

Ua68/5/1 Western Kentucky University Ceramics Invitational, Wku Art

WKU Archives Records

Exhibition catalog highlighting the work of Julia Galloway, Leslie Baker, Kirk Mangus, Ted Adler, Robert McClurg, Eva Kwong, Tim Mather, Pattie Chalmers, Charles McWeeny, Von Venhuizen, Brad Schwieger, Mike Davis, Tabitha Griffith, Margarette Bean, Nichole Shaver, Rachel Anderson, Sara Truman, Emily Loehle, Kelly McKibben, Tina Plunkett, Rosemary Swain and Andrew Williams.

Under The Dome - January 1999, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

The Collections Increase in 1998.....p. 1
The Splendor of the Box.....p. 2
McKissick's Comings and Goings.....p. 2
1998 - The Year at a Glance.....p. 3
Colors That Will Not Fade: Watercolors by John Dos Passos.....p. 5
1999 Faculty and Student Art Exhibitions.....p. 5
Educational Programming and Events.....p. 6

Under The Dome - July 1998, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

The Paintings of Henry Salem Hubbell: An Elegance Rediscovered.....p. 1
1998 Fall Folklife & Foodways Festival.....p. 2
Partnership Project Proposed.....p. 2
Course in History of Western Ceramics to Be Offered.....p. 2
Mexican Masks of the 20th Century.....p. 3
Dave's "Monday" Jar Added to Collections.....p. 3
1998 Summer Calendar.....p. 4
Did You Know?.....p. 4

Under The Dome - October 1997, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Ceramic Collection Continues to Grow.....p. 1
Florida Folk Artist to be Featured in January.....p. 2
IMLS - Thank You.....p. 2
Fan Fare Kickoff.....p. 2
Southern Foodways Festival.....p. 2
Heaven, Hell and Hospital.....p. 3
Did You Know?.....p. 3
Museum of Education News.....p. 3
Calendar.....p. 4
Exhibitions.....p. 4

Under The Dome - May 1996, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Cover.....p. 1
Minisalon, an Expression of Artistic and Political Freedom.....p. 2
Virginia Scotchie: Object Lessons.....p. 2
Artist Tarleton Blackwell Shares Southern Experiences.....p. 3
McKissick Mornings Programs 1996.....p. 4
The Mildred Cahan Award.....p. 4
Fall Folklife Festival 1996.....p. 5
McKissick Live and Loud.....p. 5
Shhhhh! McKissick Talks Politics!.....p. 6
Are You Ready to Party?.....p. 8
Museum Proceeds with New Projects.....p. 8
Folk Heritage Awards.....p. 9
Donation of Important Pottery......p. 10
Calendar.....p. 11
General Information.....p. 12

Under The Dome - January 1996, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Cover.....p. 1
New Ceramic Sculpture by Virginia Scotchie.....p. 2
Pop Up Culture: The Electric Toaster, 1910-1960.....p. 2
Traveling Exhibition of Tom Feelings' Middle Passage Paintings.....p. 3
Philip Mullen Retrospective.....p. 3
This is Not An Endowed Chair.....p. 4
Artitude Adjustment.....p. 4
Travel, Opportunities.....p. 5
Knowing Nature: Scientific Study in the South, 1600-1850.....p. 6
Join the Muses of Art, Music, and Poetry This Spring at McKissick.....p. 7
Traditional Women Musicians Lift Spirits.....p. 7
Programs for Seniors Feature Fun and Friendly Faces.....p. 9
Fall Folklife Festival a Great Success!.....p. 9
McKissick Collects.....p. 10
McKissick Museum Wins 1995 Regional Designation Award in the …

Under The Dome - January 1995, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Madness in America.....p. 1
Exhibition on Wedgewood Explores Potter's Experimental Work.....p. 2
Vincent Suttles Retrospective.....p. 3
Spring Showcases the Art Department.....p. 3
Research Begins on Jewish Heritage Project.....p. 3
Jane's Journeys.....p. 4
Council Begins Corporate Membership Campaign.....p. 5
New Officers & Members Elected.....p. 5
Spring Fundraiser.....p. 5
Madness in America.....p. 6
Special Programs.....p. 7
Volunteers Sahre Their Many Talents in Programs for Seniors.....p. 8
McKissick Unplugged Brings Local Music and Coffee House to the Second Floor.....p. 8
Travel Opportunity.....p. 9
Exhibition Previews Add Another Benefit for Membership.....p. 9
McKissick Scores Political Coup.....p. 10
Calendar.....p. 11
General Information.....p. 12

Under The Dome - April 1994, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Cover.....p. 1
Francis Coradal-Cugat.....p. 2
McKissick's Exhibitions Travel the States.....p. 2
Of Earth and Cotton Set To Open on August 14.....p. 3
Jane's Journeys.....p. 4
New Ways for Old Jugs.....p. 6
Coming to the Museum this Summer.....p. 8
An Encore for The Elegant Egg.....p. 8
Folklife Director Goes North!.....p. 8
Collaborative Venture Wins Recognition!.....p. 8
Volunteers Round Out the McKissick Team.....p. 9
McKissick Mornings.....p. 9
Summer Teacher Institute.....p. 9
Join Us ... at the Top of the Horseshoe.....p. 10
Calendar.....p. 11
General Information.....p. 12

Mckissick Newsletter - Winter 1986, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Cover.....p. 1
Made in Switzerland.....p. 2
"Dr. Buz and Other Characters" by Sam Doyle.....p. 3
Events & Exhibits (August - October).....p. 4
Jungle Pots and Other Earthly Things.....p. 6
Modern Suburban Scenes - Variations of the Modern Dilemma.....p. 6
Mildred Cahan Award Winners.....p. 7
High Technology and Folk Art.....p. 7
The Wedge: A Rice Plantation.....p. 8

Mckissick Newsletter - Fall 1985, Mckissick Museum--University Of South Carolina

Under the Dome, McKissick Museum Newsletter

Contents:

Cover.....p. 1
Chinese Ceramics: The Koger Collection.....p. 2
Bernard M. Baruch as Sportsman.....p. 3
Events & Exhibits (August-October).....p. 4
Carolina Folk: The Cradle of a Southern Tradition.....p. 6
State-Wide Folk Arts Program.....p. 7
Minerals in Glass.....p. 8

Art Exhibit At Salve, Salve Regina College

Press Release Archive

PG5-4_PressRelease_197405_07

Gregor Giesmann To Conduct Pottery Classes During Summer Session, Salve Regina College

Press Release Archive

No abstract provided.