Books: Reference Sources

Most of the titles listed below are available from:
"Parsons" book supplies
Email:books@parsons.co.nz

"Glazes from Natural Sources"

By Brian Sutherland.
A classic textbook on the science and practical techniques of producing one's own glazes.
website on the art and life of Brian Sutherland including more information on this book.

"Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists: Painters, Printmakers and Sculptors"
By Kate McGahey.
Due late October / November. Dictionary format. Not illustrated. Short entries on artists from 19th and 20th century NZ. Extremely useful new reference book, ideal for educational institutions and collectors, etc.
- approx. NZ$29.95 Paperback

"Samoan Art and Artists"
By Sean Mallon.
Due December this year, this is a broad survey of the Samoan arts drawing on an extensive research base already in existence and re-introducing this information in a refreshing and accessible text with extensive illustrations.
Approx. 150 photographs (colour and duotone).
- NZ$49.95 Paperback

"Domestic Speculations"
Essay by J. Ashford.
Examines an emerging Arts and Crafts style in NZ. A multi-media exploration of the discourse between Art and Architecture.
- NZ$6.95

"Art in Public Places Booklet"
The Wellington Embroideries Guild has been in the process of creating a booklet promoting embroideries in public buildings done by guild members.

"Embroidery Art Design Education and Two Major Individuals in the Canterbury and Otago Regions"
By Sally N. Timms, Year 2, Craft Design, Christchurch Polytechnic.
A copy of this research essay has been made available for people. To get a photocopied version, please email dowse@xtra.co.nz

"Traditional Pottery of Papua New Guinea"
Text by Patricia May and Margaret Tuckson.
A comprehensive survey of the role of pottery in Papua New Guinea culture, regional styles and techniques.
- NZ$195.00

"Contemporary New Zealand Art Volume 1"
Caughey and Gow.
- NZ$39.95

"Contemporary New Zealand Art Volume 2"
Caughey and Gow.
- NZ$39.95

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