Finishing ceramic sculpture

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Date
1957
Summary
Discusses finishing techniques in ceramic sculpture. Explains how the finish must make the sculptured work permanent and at the same time enhance its feeling and form. Shows the method of firing ceramic pieces in the kiln. Demonstrates different methods of finishing the pieces including staining, waxing, and the application of different types of glazes. Concludes with a discussion of ancient and modern polychrome sculpture. Features Merrell Gage, sculptor and Professor of Fine Arts, University of Southern California. (USC) Film.
Contributors
Department of Cinema, University of Southern California; Merrell Gage; Edward Freed; Richard Harber; Daniel Wiegand; Kenneth Miura; David Johnson
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Art
Subject
Art ; Sculpture.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:00); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003175397; Other: GR00466742; MDPI Barcode: 40000003175397

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