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Wet Canvas: Art School Online: Sculpture: Pottery Clay in Sculpting
Ceramic sculptor Andrew Werby explains sculpting using clay. He explains different types of clay, the tools that he uses, building clay armatures, firing clay, casting clay, and various clay finishes. Site by WetCanvas.com.
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Spode Exhibition Online | Spode Timeline 1733 1833
History, business, and pottery detailed in this Spode exhibit.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Colors of Clay in Athenian Vases
An examination of unique ceramics made by the ancient Greeks. Be sure to watch the video of how an ancient Athenian cup is made.
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Pbs Teachers: Harding Black (Master Potter): An American Treasure
Search a collection of lesson plans, written by Texas art educators, about San Antonio-based potter Harding Black. Each lesson corresponds to a video clip from a feature-length program about the artist. Topics covered include balance and...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Alexander Brongniart
Meet Alexander Brongniart, a French chemist and mineralogist who worked in ceramic chemistry.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Andrea Gill
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Andrea Gill is described here along with information on her contributions to art through ceramics.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: John Mason
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, John Mason is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his works with ceramics and sculptures.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Peter Voulkos
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Peter Voulkos is described here along with information on his contributions to art through pottery and ceramics.
Smithsonian Institution
Archives of American Art: Digging for Clay
A selection of letters, writings, photographs, interviews and other primary sources documenting American artists working in clay.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Critic: Octet 2 Blue by Roseline Delisle
Resource about the sculpture Octet 2 Blue by Roseline Delisle. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a...
ArgentinaXplora.com
Argentinaexplora.com: La Ceramica en Las Culturas Precolombinas
Spanish content; this article looks at prehispanic pottery and ceramic work from cultures in the region of Argentina.
ArgentinaXplora.com
Argentinaexplora.com: Ceramica
Spanish content; see some examples of ancient and contemporary ceramics from Argentina in this page of nothing but images of the art form.
Goshen College
Goshen College: Personal Clay Box Ceramic Lesson Plan
This lesson plan uses the slab method to create a clay box decorated to express the individual.
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Big Ceramic Store: Ceramic Tips
This site provides a series of seventy-four tips on ceramics. The tips range anywhere from using resists and recycling clay to decorating with oxides and calculating the cost of firing on electric kiln.
Goshen College
Surreal Animals
A round-robin clay lesson where each student passes their animal to a neighbor and he/she adds to what is there. This is a great way to teach collaboration or teamwork as well as getting your students to loosen up.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tlatilco Figurines
Tlatilco figurines are wonderful small ceramic figures, often of women, found in Central Mexico. Their intimate, lively poses and elaborate hairstyles are indicative of the already sophisticated artistic tradition.View pictures and read...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Porcelain: Production and Export
Chinese ceramics were first exported in large quantities during the Song dynasty. Chinese porcelain influenced the ceramics of importing countries, and was in turn, influenced by them. View pictures and read about the history of Chinese...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Inka
The Inka had developed a complex culture deeply rooted in the traditions that came before them. Their textiles, ceramics, metal- and woodwork, and architecture all reflect the materials, environment, and cultural traditions of the Andes....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Maiolica Quiz
Test your knowledge of the history, function, and production of maiolica with this seven-problem quiz.
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The New Children's Museum: Troy's Favorite Clay Hamburger
Learn basic clay sculpting skills by completing this project.
California State University
Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan
Introduce elementary students to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arts and Crafts
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details how the term "arts and crafts" came into existence and lists a wealth of links to other encyclopedia articles on different types of arts and crafts. Links are provided for additional...
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The National K 12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation, Inc.
A resource to support the teaching of ceramics to grades K-12. Submit student work, learn about available scholarships, and get tips and lesson ideas.
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Bright Ring Publishing: Robert Arneson [Pdf]
This fun ceramic artist is used as inspiration for a "silly self" art activity. You and your students will enjoy viewing his work.