Science and Civilisation in China

Name: Science and Civilisation in China
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ISBN: 9780521838337

ISBN-10: 0521838339

ISBN-13: 9780521838337

Edition: 2004

Authors: Rose Kerr, Nigel Wood, Joseph Needham, C. Cullen

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Description:

In this illustrated history of Chinese ceramic technology the scene is set through the use of historical texts, archaeological excavation and the principles of ceramic science. Topics covered include the formation of clays, firing, manufacturing methods and sequences, glazes, pigments and gilding.

Book details

List price: $431.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/14/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 968
Size: 7.83" wide x 10.04" long x 2.52" tall
Weight: 6.248

William R. Sargentis the former curator of Asian Export Art at the Peabody Essex Museum.Rose Kerris Curator Emeritus of the Far Eastern Collection of Chinese Ceramics at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.



Preface



Setting the scene



Clays



Kilns



Manufacturing methods and sequences



Glazes



Pigments, enamels and gilding



Transfer


List of illustrations


List of tables


Chronology