Ceramics in Virginia
Through the Ages
By Ilse La Fleur
About This Project |
This Project is going to cover the history of ceramics in Virginia from today, back to pottery from the Native Americans. I also examine the affect globalization had on the time period and what form it took. The project also includes my attempts at recreating five ceramic items from history with my modern interpretation and the materials I had at hand. These items are made with a combination of old and new materials, technologies, and methods.
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DefinitionsSome helpful terms that will be used through the presentation.
Ceramics vs. Pottery
Ceramics- Refers to the art of making bowls, jars, vases, mugs, etc... out of a clay and then baking it. Pottery- Refers to any vessel make out of clay that is then baked. Types of Ceramics and Pottery Stoneware- Refers to dense pottery fired at high temperatures ranging 2100 to 2372 degrees fahrenheit. It is good for dishware for it is usually non-porous and less frigate than earthenware. Earthenware- Refers to pottery at low temperatures anywhere from 1300 to 2120 degrees; in other words not fired to the point of verification*. This makes it more porous and rough than stoneware or porcelain. However, the more porous nature makes it more breakable than stone for dishes. Porcelain- Refers to a fine grain, nonporous, white, translucent ceramic material. It reaches verification between 2381 and 2455 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a delicate material and very fragile once fired. *verification is when all the water is burned out of the clay |