"INVESTIGATION OF RAKU GLAZES ON DIFFERENT BOODIES"
ANADOLU UNIVERSITESI SANAT & TASARIM DERGISI-ANADOLU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF ART & DESIGN, vol.3, no.3, pp.51-59, 2012 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 3 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2012
- Journal Name: ANADOLU UNIVERSITESI SANAT & TASARIM DERGISI-ANADOLU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF ART & DESIGN
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Page Numbers: pp.51-59
- Keywords: Raku, Raku Glazes, Raku Firing Process
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Raku was first used by the Japanese, in the 16th century and is named for the family who initiated such firings. Raku pieces became prized for use in tea ceremonies. The word raku in early times signified enjoyment of freedom, pleasure and happiness.