Project Gutenberg 2013-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 1474 Young, Jennie J. 12007112 The Ceramic Art A Compendium of The History and Manufacture of Pottery and Porcelain Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Ceramic Art" by Jennie J. Young is a comprehensive account of the history and manufacture of pottery and porcelain, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of ceramic art, combining historical narrative with a technical discussion of materials and techniques, providing insights into its cultural significance across various civilizations. Young’s exploration aims to condense extensive information from various authors into a single, accessible volume, making it a useful reference for students of decorative arts and collectors alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of ceramics, outlining the author's intention to provide a readable, yet informative overview of the field. Young introduces the historical significance of pottery, noting its profound impact on human civilization and daily life. She emphasizes that the origins of this art form trace back to the earliest human communities, invoking legends from cultures such as China, Egypt, and Greece. The text discusses how pottery serves not only as a reflection of daily life and customs but also as a vessel for historical narratives, thus asserting its essential role in understanding humanity's past. Through a detailed examination of the development and techniques used in ceramic art, Young aims to highlight its aesthetic and practical contributions to society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43221/43221-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pottery -- History NK Text Category: History - Other Category: Art 1526899 2025-09-17T11:21:06.727995 text/html 1385868 2024-10-23T17:10:18 text/html 120228999 2025-09-17T11:22:14.060675 application/epub+zip 120064290 2025-09-17T11:21:18.970976 application/epub+zip 519914 2025-09-17T11:21:11.407023 application/epub+zip 120208149 2025-09-17T11:22:50.663054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119884463 2025-09-17T11:21:55.387843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 781468 2022-09-19T17:25:05.726725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1011752 2025-09-17T11:20:59.021075 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1011760 2013-07-15T07:34:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16082 2025-09-17T11:22:51.602041 application/rdf+xml 13842 2025-09-17T11:21:11.777021 image/jpeg 2901 2025-09-17T11:21:11.597002 image/jpeg 113425486 2025-09-17T11:21:09.818035 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog