Information or research assistance regarding china painting is frequently requested from the Smithsonian Institution. The following selected bibliography has been prepared to assist those interested in this topic.

Bradford, Tricia. A-Z Guide for Porcelain Painters. Kenthurst, N.S.W., Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1989.

Bradford, Tricia, editor. Porcelain Art in Australia Today. Kenthurst, N.S.W., Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1986

Buckley, Cheryl. Potters and Paintresses: Women Designers in the Pottery Industry, 1870-1955. London: Women's Press, 1990.

Byrne, Kate. Painting on Ceramics. San Diego: Laurel Glen, 2000.

Cooney, Nicky. Decorating Ceramics: Over 300 Easy-To-Paint Patterns. New York: Sterling Pub., 1998.

Davis, Howard.. Chinoiserie: Polychrome Decoration on Staffordshire Porcelain, 1790-1850. London: Rubicon, 1991.

Duncan, Katherine. Fired Up!: Hot Designs & Cool Techniques for Painting Pottery. Asheville, NC: Lark Books; 1999.

Elliot, Marion. Tile Decorating Book: Practical Ideas for Creating and Designing. New York: Anness Pub., 1997.

Geissler, Uwe. Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub., 1997.

_____. Porcelain Painting With Uwe Geissler. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub., 1995.

Gibson, John. Pottery Decoration: Contemporary Approaches. New York: Overlook Press, 1997.

Harle, Lesley and Susan Conder. Designer China: Hand Painting Ceramics to Decorate Your Home. London: C. Letts, 1991.

Harle, Lesley and Simon Willis. Painting Ceramics/How to Paint and Stencil Already Made Ceramics Pieces-12 Projects. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc. 1993.

_____. Painting Ceramics: Contemporary Crafts. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc. 1993.

Kamm, Dorothy. American Painted Porcelain: Collector's Identification & Value Guide. Paducah, KY: Collector Books, 1999.

Karandjoulov-Alexiev, Dony. Painting on Porcelain in the Oriental Style. London: Studio Vista; New York: Distributed in the United States by Sterling Pub. Co., 1994.

Masias, Marie Thérèse and Agnès Pinhas-Massin. Painting on China. New York: Arco Pub., 1984.

Murdoch, John and John Twitchett. Painters and the Derby China Works. London: Trefoil, 1987.

Neal, Moira and Lynda Howarth. Painting Ceramics: Easy Projects and Stylish Designs to Paint in a Weekend. Asheville, NC: Lark Books; New York: Distributed by Random House, 1999.

Perret, Annick. Painting on Porcelain: Traditional and Contemporary Designs. UK: Search Pr. Ltd.; Woodstock, NY: Distributed by Arthur Schwartz & Co., Inc. 1994.

Salyer, Pauline A. Oriental Porcelain Painting: A Tour of the Birthplace of Porcelain. Oklahoma City: Salyer Pub. Co., 1983.

Sharp, Edith M. China Painting: The Soft Look Technique. Revised by A. Warren Garrett. 2nd ed. Kenthurst, N.S.W., Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1982.

Southwell, Sheila. China Painting Projects Around the World. London: Blandford Press; New York: Distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Pub. Co., 1991.

_____. China Painting Projects With Sheila Southwell. Poole, UK: Blandford Press; New York: Distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Pub. Co., 1987.

_____. Painting China & Porcelain. Newton Abbot, Devon, UK: David & Charles, 1995.

Stewart, Brenda. Victorian decorative painting with Brenda Stewart, CDA. Cincinnati: North Light Books, 1999.

Sutton, Wanda. Creative China Painting. Dunbridge Wells, Kent, UK: Search Pr Ltd.; Woodstock, NY: Distributed by Arthur Schwartz & Co., Inc.,Woodstock, NY: Distributed by Arthur Schwartz & Co., Inc. 1994. 1998.

Tailor, Heather. Lustre for China Painters and Potters. Kenthurst, N.S.W., Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1990.

Thompson, Bill. Country Classics: The Country Look in Ceramic Projects. Livonia, MI: Scott Publications, 1986.

Timms, Peter. Australian Studio Pottery and China Painting. Melbourne; New York: Oxford University Press, 1986.

Wittig, Irene. The Clay Canvas: Creative Painting on Functional Ceramics. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Co., 1991.

Zanard, Nicoletta. Guide to Ceramics Painting. New York: Harper & Row, 1983.

 

Additional sources of information:

International Porcelain Artists and Teachers, Inc. (IPAT)  http://www.ipat.org/

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