500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique by Ray Hemachandra


500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique
Title : 500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique
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ISBN : 1600592945
ISBN-10 : 9781600592942
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 420
Publication : First published March 1, 2011

 Raku is an ancient ceramics technique enjoying a modern-day renaissance. This groundbreaking new entry in the highly successful 500 series demonstrates the vitality and invention of today's raku ceramics. Objects including cups, plates, bowls, vases, and statuary contribute to this international gallery of work juried by Jim Romberg, one of the leading practitioners and teachers of raku in the world.
 

500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique Reviews

  • Lindsay

    Beautiful visual representation of all things raku. Limited info, it’s more like a gallery you can flip through.

  • Marie Z Johansen

    This is the latest in Lark's pith-perfect 500 series. If you love objects the way I do then this is a series that you should investigate - because if you like it - there is "500" book for you - or will be soon!.
    When I opened this book I had to chuckle to myself because this book is so full of beautiful work. I collect bowls and vessels. I enjoy holding them - it's such a satisfying shape. I am not a potter and I have never thrown a bowl or vessel before but I know it must be magic - looks at the amazing results!
    Raku is an ancient technique originating in 16th century Japan. I have always admired the array of effects that seem to be possible with this unique technique. The juror for this book was Jim Romberg who is the "master ceramist ... of the Eagleheart Center for Arts and Inquiry; Romberg headed the Ceramics Department of Southern Oregon University for two decades. " The editor is Lark's own Ray Hemchandra who has a lot of experience with all things beautiful - he heads the Beading and Jewelry division of Lark Crafts, among other things. Who knew - surely not a non-potter like me - that Raku could produce the diversity of styles and beauty that are displayed in the pages of this book. You will find delicate beauty, humorous whimsy, bold design and serene simplicity in these pages. For some reason this "500" book has grabbed me a bit more than some of the titles - perhaps that's because I am not a potter by I admire the medium and covet the results of the art form. What's a bowl and vessel lover to do but continue to look through the pages of this book - and dream!

  • Angel

    A very nice collection highlighting the ceramic technique of raku. From teapots to figures, you will find all sorts of nice objects and whimsical things here. A very nice book to look over, and yet another good one in this series.

  • Lorie

    Loved it, and if I were a ceramics person, this is what I'd like to make.