Arte de louceiro: Tratado sobre o modo de fazer as louças de barro mais grossas
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"Arte de louceiro: Tratado sobre o modo de fazer as louças de barro mais grossas" by Jose Ferreira da Silva is a detailed treatise on pottery craftsmanship, likely written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of techniques and materials needed to create durable clay vessels. It delves into the properties of clay, methods for preparing and molding it, and the intricate processes involved in firing and glazing
pottery. The opening of the text introduces the art of pottery, explaining the fundamental aspects of working with clay, including its composition, properties, and different preparation methods. It discusses how to achieve the right texture and consistency by mixing pure clay with other materials, ensuring the quality of the final products. The passage outlines practical techniques for shaping clay and preparing it for firing, emphasizing the importance of understanding material properties to produce durable pottery. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific pottery techniques and practices that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Milly, Nicolas-Christiern de Thy, comte de, 1728-1784 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Silva, José Ferreira da, active 1801-1804 |
| Title | Arte de louceiro: Tratado sobre o modo de fazer as louças de barro mais grossas |
| Credits |
Produced by Júlio Reis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Porcelain -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62115 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 321 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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