Sponsor
Portland State College. Department of Art
Date of Award
6-1-1968
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) in Art
Department
Art
Physical Description
1 online resource (ii, 25 [1] leaves)
Subjects
Clay, Glazes
DOI
10.15760/etd.428
Abstract
There are two aims in this thesis: the first is to ascertain something of the physical and chemical properties of clay and glazes and how to handle and control them. A project such as the development of a clay body and glaze formulae serves to isolate the various functions of the materials and give a clear understanding as to their use and potentials. This enables one to visualize and manipulate materials creatively with a reliable prediction as to their behavior. Spencer Moseley in Art Education supports this, saying: “The quality of a man’s production depends upon (1) the idea, the ability to think through all the processes in relation to the object planned and the materials used; and (2) his ability then, to fashion these materials with skill.”¹ The second aim is to examine the application of a study of clay bodies to a high school or junior college teaching level. Although the complexity of working out a clay body and the time involvement in doing it would not readily lend themselves to these teaching levels, the goal is to present a simplified teaching presentation of the technical data and to develop an attitude which will integrate the project. ¹Spenser Moseley, “Design as a Common Denominator of the Crafts,” Art Education XVII (Nov. 1964), 8-13.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8360
Recommended Citation
Travers, Nancy, "The development of a clay body with compatible glaze formulae" (1968). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 428.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/428
10.15760/etd.428
Description
Portland State College. Dept. of Art