Japanese Wood Fired Ceramics
The methods materials and aesthetic appreciation of japanese wood firing are explained in exquisite detail in japanese wood fired ceramics.
Japanese wood fired ceramics. This ancient technique is a favorite among ceramic artists and instructors around the world and this superior resource offers artists valuable insight into this nearly 1 000 year old tradition. This ancient technique is a favorite among ceramic artists and instructors around the world and this superior resource offers artists valuable insight into this nearly 1 000 years old tradition. 5 out of 5 stars 294 294 reviews 72 00 free shipping only 1 available and it s in 1 person s cart. Pine tree mug large coffee mug wood fired pottery pine trees art rustic pottery mug stoneware mug wheel thrown mug woodsy mug.
An anagama a japanese term meaning. J apanese pottery has evolved over the centuries into a high art form. The methods materials and aesthetic appreciation of japanese wood firing are explained in exquisite detail in japanese wood fired ceramics. It is a version of the climbing dragon kiln of south china whose further development was also copied for example in breaking up the firing space into a series of chambers in the noborigama kiln.
Pottery played a central role in development of japanese art and culture. 5 out of 5 stars 195 195 reviews 75 00 free shipping add to favorites. If you are interested in the more arcane aspects of japanese wood fired kiln effects this is your book. Anagama wood fired pottery by susan kotulak fired in the okidoki anagama.
The anagama kiln japanese kanji. This site is maintained by admirers of kumano. Kumano kurouemon a unique wood fire art potter and painter from the snow country on the back side of japan.
There are numerous photos of different surface effects along with their japanese names. Techniques traditionally passed on th. A great deal of the book is devoted to kiln construction but if you are interested in building one you might find fred olsen s the kiln book a better. Fortunately the unique beauty of wood fired pottery is again becoming a highly appreciated art form throughout the world.
Since the kamakura period 1183 1333 wood fired pottery from the six oldest historic japanese pottery centers bizen echizen tanba seto shigaraki and tokoname helped to cultivate a. Yunomi chawan rustic teabowl matcha chawan wabi sabi pottery japanese tea ceremony japanese pottery wood fired look pottery shikha potterybyshikha.