Ceramics. A Journey Through History, Techniques, and Leading Ceramists

From ancient terracotta warriors to your breakfast coffee cup, from the logistics of trade to the most sublime artistic expressions, ceramics is perhaps one of the inventions that best encapsulates the history of humanity. Immerse yourself in these pages into the incredible universe of ceramics to learn almost everything about its technical, artisanal, and artistic heritage.

> Step-by-step materials and techniques: From turning a vessel to the magical transformations that occur in the kiln, we reveal fascinating details about common materials, procedures, and techniques with step-by-step photographs and illustrations.

> History: The history of ceramics is the history of human evolution. Learn about its major milestones from the Paleolithic to the present day.

> Figures: We discover the creativity and skill of potters, and the fascinating stories of dynasties, industrialists, pioneers, magnates, and great artists. In short, all the passion and drama involved in transforming lumps of clay into beautiful objects.