[PDF] Faïence, Verre, Porcelaine

What are the characteristics of porcelain?

La porcelaine est caractérisée par sa finesse et sa transparence après cuisson. La porcelaine est une céramique fine et translucide qui, si elle est produite à partir du kaolin par cuisson à plus de 1 200 °C, prend le nom plus précis de porcelaine dure. Elle est majoritairement utilisée dans les arts de la table .

What is faience pottery?

The term is now used for a wide variety of pottery from several parts of the world, including many types of European painted wares, often produced as cheaper versions of porcelain styles. English generally uses various other terms for well-known sub-types of faience.

What is tin glazed pottery?

Tin-glazed pottery in the style of Renaissance Italian maiolica and, 2. The pottery of coloured glazes decoration over unglazed earthenware molded in low relief. At the Great Exhibition of 1851 and at the International Exhibition of 1862 both were exhibited.