Pottery, for Artists, Craftsmen & Teachers

"Pottery, for Artists, Craftsmen & Teachers" by George James Cox is a manual on the art of making things from clay, penned in the beginning of the 1900s for creatives and educators alike. It explains different pottery methods, required resources, and the history that gives context to the art. The book focuses on the artistic parts of pottery but also recognizes the science that makes the art possible. At the beginning, the reader discovers that pottery involves a mix of artistic vision and scientific understanding. Cox talks about how important it is to know the processes and materials and suggests that real artistry comes from knowing the techniques and having a good sense of beauty. The text also points out how important studying historical patterns and forms are, and recommends scholars grow an awareness for the best examples of ceramic art throughout time.