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Raku And Stoneware Ceramics, Richard Blackman

Theses

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Aboriginal Clay Figurines From The Upper Rogue Valley In Southwestern Oregon, Lyman Patrick Deich

Dissertations and Theses

A study of 80 clay figurines from aboriginal sites in the upper Rogue River Valley in southwestern Oregon fails to reveal any connection with other figurines found in the Pacific Northwest and northern California. A preference for animal rather than human representations is demonstrated. The temporal distribution of the figurines is not known, but spatial distribution appears roughly coextensive with territories occupied by the upland Takelma at the time of Euro-American contact during the second quarter of the nineteenth century.

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

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1979 print of miscellaneous sports items by C. Don Ensor.

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

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 …

Cone 5 - 6 Crystalline Glazes, Barry W. Kishpaugh

Masters Theses

The purpose for this research was to develop cone 5-6 crystalline glazes which will provide the potter with well-formed and large-sized crystals.

This firing range was selected for two reasons. First, very little information is available on crystalline glazes at this temperature range; and secondly, an attempt at conserving energy is being made by firing at this lower temperature.

Data obtained through this crystal research was gained via a series of 10 test firings. The kiln used for the testings and developing of the firing schedule for the Cones 5-6 crystal glazes was a Unique Kilns Model 2430, having a …

Giotto: Why Not Cimabue?, Duna Verich-Combs

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A dissertation presented to the faculty of the Department of Art at Morehead University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master Of Fine Arts by Duna Verich-Combs on July 13, 1977.

Salt Lick School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1977 painting of the Salt Lick School in Floyd County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Middle Fork Of Ball Creek, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1977 painting of Middle Fork of Ball Creek in Knott County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Clear Creek School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1977 painting of the Clear Creek School in Rowan County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

A Philosophy Of Art, Robert Erickson

Masters Theses

There is no universally accepted concept of the nature of art. Many are contented in believing that it is just some mystical quality. However, I believe that art is a basic human trait which has evolved over millions of years. This paper shall explain my own belief as to the evolution of art and how it is used by myself and other artists.

That which we believe to be true is a product of our individual experiences. In technology, religion, and in art there are no universal truths. All human beings percieve the world in different ways.

Two billion years …

Trinity School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Trinity School in Lawrence County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Island Fork School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Island Fork School in Rowan County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Kingdom Come School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Kingdom Come School in Letcher County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Kingdom Come School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Kingdom Come School in Letcher County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Daniel's Creek School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Daniel's Creek School of Banner, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Sharky School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Sharky School in Rowan County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Little Red School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 painting of the Little Red School in Wolfe County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Wilted Roses, Eddie Horton

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1976 etching titled "Wilted Roses" by artist Eddie Horton.

Vortex School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1975 painting of the Vortex School in Wolfe County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Kingdom Come School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1975 painting of the Kingdom Come School in Letcher County, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight School, Cliff Johnson

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1975 painting of the Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight School in Morehead, Kentucky by Cliff Johnson.

The Pottery Industry Of Tazewell County, Illinois, Alice Ann Reif

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Ivory Billed Woodpecker, John A. Ruthven

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1974 watercolor print of two birds on a tree branch by artist John A Ruthven.

Birds In The Forest, Francoise Gilot

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1974 color print titled "Bird in the Forest" by Francoise Gilot.

Eight Teacher-Potters, Bob Daugherty

Masters Theses

This paper presents a survey of statements and the works of eight teacher-potters in Illinois. The works range from simple functional ware to funk art objects. The firing temperatures range from low fire white ware to high fire salt. The styles of the work are many; the philosophies of the work varied; and techniques of the work are diversified; but common to each work is its creation from idea to actuality by the teacher-potter. Beyond depicting the work, the paper attempts to establish the teacher-potter who created the work by showing photographs of him and by presenting his ideas and …

Intercultural Influences In Early Peruvian Ceramic Design And Decoration, Clinton Pace

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

About eleven thousand years ago the earliest known human inhabitants of the Central Andean area began a lifestyle which developed into some of the richest cultures of the ancient American civilizations. The people living in this thirteen-hundred-mile arid mountain zone, which is now the nation of Peru, produced some of the most outstanding examples of ceramics in the world before the birth of Christ.

The purpose of this study was to examine representative examples from various early Peruvian cultures in an attempt to identify their characteristics and to determine the extent to which the pottery forms of certain early cultures …

Portrait Of Mignon Doran, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

An unsigned 1973 charcoal portrait of Mignon Doran.

"Bald Eagle", Gene Gray

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1973 painting of a bald eagle by artist Gene Gray. This is a numbered print.