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Ceramics

Your guide to researching all things related to pottery and ceramics.

General Encyclopedic Databases

Tips for using online reference collections:

  1. Identify your main topic and keywords.
  2. Try synonyms and different combinations of words. Experiment with broad and narrow (specific) terms.
  3. Search in Gale eBooks or Credo Reference for quick facts and general overviews of your topic. 
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Credo Topic Page

Credo Reference Topic Pages summarize information related to a topic on a single page and include search results from other selected library eResources. 

Online Art Encyclopedias

Ceramics Reference Books in Print

Suggested Keywords

  • pottery
  • porcelain
  • terra-cotta
  • stoneware
  • clay
  • kiln
  • brick
  • tile
  • glaze
  • glass

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Departmental Information

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The Department of Performing, Visual Arts & Communication

Ceramics is part of the PVAC Department, which is located in Washington 013.

Department Phone: (845) 431-8610

Tags: ceramics, pottery

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