The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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1922 Born
1991 Died
EDUCATION
1950 BAE Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
1953 MA Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
1955 New York State College of Ceramic Arts, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
1953-1956 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1950-1952 Instructor, Elgin Academy, Elgin, Illinois
1953-1956 Assistant Professor, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa
1956-1987 Professor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Carl Paak was known for producing both functional and sculptural ceramics. From 1950 through 1970 he focused on functional work then his focus was on sculptures in the 1970s and 1980s. He used both stoneware and porcelain sometimes throwing the pieces on the wheel and at others using various hand building techniques.
Paak’s many surface technique experiments included those impressing stones and glass into the clay and the use of intricate underglaze paintings.
Bibliography
Paak, Carl. The Decorative Touch: How to Decorate, Glaze and Fire Your Pots. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1981.
________. How to Decorate, Glaze, and Fire Your Pots. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1981.
_________, Ralph Fanning. A Library Research in Persian Ceramics. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press, 1953.
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