The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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1935Born
1988Died Hawaii
EDUCATION
1953-1955 University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
1957 BA, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
1960 MFA, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES
1961-1962Apprentice Master, Haussmann Keramik, Uster, Switzerland
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1960-1961Studio Potter, Laufenburg, Germany
1962-1963Secretary-Treasurer, A&P Drilling, Co., Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1963-1977Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
1977—Director, School of Art, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
William C. Alexander is known for terra sigillata decorated pots. His artistic production includes a wide range of wares.
He experimented extensively with low-fire ceramics, terra sigillata and woodfiring. In 1973 he presented his first research in ceramic toxicity. Through his research and publications on the topic, Alexander is considered one of the founders of the art safety movement.
Alexander started his ceramics career in Europe as a potter in Germany and an Apprentice Master in Switzerland. When he moved back to the United States, he helped establish and grow the ceramics programs at Colorado State University and Montana State University.
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Bibliography
Alexander, William C. "Ceramic Toxicology." Studio Potter (Spring 1974).
Alexander William C. "Wood Firing." Studio Potter (Spring 1974).
Nelson, Glenn C. Ceramics; a Potter's Handbook. New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971.
"The Last Decade of the Crafts." Craft Horizons (June 1976).
Wettlaufer, George, and Nancy Wettlaufer. Getting into Pots: A Basic Pottery Manual. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1976.
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The Forrest L. Merrill Collection, Dane Cloutier Archive
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