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Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science

Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science

Palissy, Bernard
Morley, Henry

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ISBN10: 1497858658
ISBN13: 9781497858657
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is a biographical book written by Bernard Palissy himself. The book details the life of the French potter and scientist, Bernard Palissy, who was born in Saintes in 1510. Palissy was a renowned artist and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of ceramics and geology. The book is divided into several chapters that cover Palissy's life from his early years as a potter to his later years as a scientist. The first few chapters describe Palissy's childhood and his early apprenticeship as a potter. The book also details his struggles as a young potter, including his poverty and lack of resources. As Palissy's career progressed, he became interested in the natural sciences, particularly geology. The book describes his experiments with rocks and minerals, which eventually led to his discovery of the process of petrification. The book also covers Palissy's work in the field of ceramics, including his experiments with glazes and his development of new techniques for making pottery. Throughout the book, Palissy provides detailed descriptions of his experiments and discoveries, as well as his thoughts on the relationship between art and science. He also discusses his religious beliefs and how they influenced his work. Overall, Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is an insightful and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of ceramics and geology.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1852 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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