The Teapot Book

by Steve Woodhead

A teapot is one of the most important ceramic forms; the ability to make one is a key test of a potter's skill. Its construction requires the mastery of many techniques, whether the piece is thrown or handbuilt. From clay forming to aesthetics, function to design, and practicality to ergonomics, the exercise of building a teapot poses a broad range of challenges for the artist. However, the very limitations of the form are what allow for immense...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812238842
• ISBN13: 9780812238846
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.1"