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Decorative Ceramics and Porcelain

Learn about ceramics and fine porcelain in these links to articles and information.

Ceramic Arts

This page from the National Museum of African Art has information about African ceramics in the collection, and also looks at the techniques used to decorate these vessels.

Ceramics Collection

The Hillwood Museum has a stunning collection of ceramics, as this page demonstrates. Images of French, English, and Russian porcelain are beautifully represented.

French Renaissance Ceramics

This fascinating and informative virtual tour of "Saint-Porchaire" ware is presented on the The National Gallery of Art web site.

German Porcelain

The Detroit Institute of Art web site features a page devoted to the museum's compelling collection of German porcelain.

Glossary of Ceramics & Clay Terms

You'll find an informative listing of the terms and techniques used in ceramics, from The Collector's Guide to the Art of New Mexico. Also featured are links to local artists.

Porcelain Collection

The stunning collection of Porcelain objets d'art is the focus of this page from the Hermitage.

Pottery Tour

The National Gallery of Art provides this look at their collection of American pottery. Each image is linked to a larger version with a description.

Pueblo Pottery Gallery

A page from the Internet Public Library site that offers an introduction to Pueblo pottery. You can browse the pottery by date, or by looking a collection of thumbnail images.

Pueblo Pottery Glossary

This is an informative and intriguing list of the terms and techniques used in discussing Pueblo pottery.

The Mint Museum of Craft and Design

The Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte, North Carolina includes a ceramics collection.

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