A Connoisseur S Guide To Antique Pottery Porcelain

This authoritative and useful guide to collecting pottery and porcelain provides a useful introduction to ceramic antiques. With over 100 brilliant full-color photos, this guide will be useful to everyone from the novice to the expert.

Over 100 illustrations. From the classic Greek vases and medieval pottery to the classic period of porcelain, the excesses of the nineteenth century, the brief explosion of art pottery and Art Nouveau, and on to the exuberance of the 1920s and the 1930s Art Deco, pottery is as old as civilization itself. This lavishly illustrated guide is a tour through history, detailing the vast and varied wealth of pottery and porcelain available to collectors. With over 100 full-color photographs, this volume provides beginners and experts alike with the essential information needed to begin and expand a collection.

First published in 1972, Handbook for History Teachers is intended to be a general and comprehensive work of reference for teachers of history in primary and secondary schools of all kinds. The book covers all aspects of teaching history: among them are the use of sources, world history, art and history; principles of constructing a syllabus and the psychological aspects of history teaching. The bibliographical sections are arranged on three parts: school textbooks, a section on audio-visual-aids and, finally, books for the teacher and possibly for the sixth form. It thoroughly investigates and critiques the various methods employed in teaching history within classrooms and suggests alternatives wherever applicable. Diligently curated by the Standing Sub-Committee in History, University of London Institute of Education, the book still holds immense value in the understanding of pedagogy.

The new 3rd Edition of our popular Ceramics Price Guide presents completely updated and revised information on all major categories of pottery and porcelain, including American, English, European and Oriental wares. Covering the major manufacturers and types from the 18th century to the late 20th century, many expert special consultants have shared their knowledge to insure that this is the most accurate and detailed ceramics guide available. Detailed descriptions of thousands of pieces, supplemented by detailed photographs, help to make this ceramics reference invaluable to all collectors, dealers and appraisers. Special features include: Accurate and up-to-date pricing for thousands of individual items A special shape-outline guide to common ceramics shapes More than 125 sketches of markings used on ceramic wares A special 16 page full-color supplement New categories of "hot" ceramic collectibles An introductory guide to the collecting and care of ceramics Helpful Appendices and a Select Glossary of Ceramics Terms