{"product_id":"9781789941869-chinese-glazes","title":"Chinese Glazes","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Origins, Chemistry and Re-creation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraces the development of Chinese glazes from the Bronze Age to the\u003cbr\u003epresent day. It describes how these glazes were made, and how they\u003cbr\u003eevolved over some 3000 years of continuous production. The author shows\u003cbr\u003ehow their superb qualities can be reproduced with common Western raw\u003cbr\u003ematerials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the secrets of China’s most celebrated ceramic glazes, and learn how to recreate them today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor centuries, Chinese glazes have captivated artists and collectors with colours compared to jade, tea-dust, hare’s fur, and even the 'colour of the sky after rain'. Some dazzle with brilliance; others shift subtly with changing light. This book reveals the artistry, science, and history behind these extraordinary surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNigel Wood traces the evolution of Chinese glaze traditions from the Bronze Age through the iconic Song dynasty stonewares to the refined porcelain glazes of southern China. Alongside this historical journey, readers will find hundreds of authentic glaze recipes adapted for Western materials, practical blending and calculation techniques, and insights from kiln-site research and conferences in China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLavishly illustrated photographs taken at historic kiln sites, \u003ci\u003eChinese Glazes \u003c\/i\u003eis both a definitive reference and a hands-on guide. Whether you’re a ceramic artist seeking to replicate classic glazes or a reader fascinated by the story of Chinese ceramics, this book opens a window onto one of the most influential traditions in ceramic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57805689815414,"sku":"9781789941869","price":36.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36040633.jpg?v=1778044982","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781789941869-chinese-glazes","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}