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Experience Clay

Brings an ancient art form to the contemporary classroom, inspiring students with exciting images, clear instruction, and fundamental background.

By Maureen Mackey

This comprehensive guide to clay techniques, skills, and tools addresses the unique demands of the contemporary studio classroom. See the Experience Clay flyer for more information about this studio art textbook program.
  • In-depth studio opportunities foster hands-on learning and self-expression, and hone problem-solving abilities.
  • Interviews with professional artists help students set a course for a career in art.
  • Art history profiles chronicle the cultural influences that have shaped ceramic works of art.
  • Step-by-step photographs and illustrations sequentially detail fundamental techniques and help build skills.
  • Galleries of exemplary student work in every chapter reveal how peers respond to artistic challenges, and provide starting points for analysis and critique.
  • Professional ceramic artworks reflect diverse time periods, cultures, and perspectives.
  • PLUS a colorful timeline of ceramic history, a Handbook that provides technical background, Web resources, and up-to-date digital options.
 
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