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Victor Schreckengost
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Victor Schreckengost
This paper describes the works of ceramicist and master art instructor, Victor Schreckengost.
1,199 words (approx. 4.8 pages) |
13 sources |
MLA | 2008
Paper Summary:
The paper looks at the life of Victor Schreckengost, a legendary artist and designer who has made a major impact on the art world through the mediums of clay, hand-painted ceramics, and sculpture, as well as drawing and painting. The paper describes his education and works in designer dinnerware, bicycles for adults and children, art pottery and small-scale and architectural sculptures. The paper relates that Schreckengost was named one of the ten National Medal of the Arts recipients and was honored by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in an oval office ceremony at the White House in November 2006.From the Paper:
"Victor Schrechengost was born the first child to Warren and Adda Schreckengost in Sebring, Ohio. Artistic ability existed all through his family, his father Warren was a commercial potter for the French China Co, and two of his brothers are today well-known designers. It was is father who Victor learned the craft of sculpting from, often visiting and latter working at his fathers studio as a water carrier and doing other odd-jobs. He received no structured art classes through eighth grade, and in high school the only art-related course was mechanical drawing."Sample of Sources Used:
- "Fine Arts." Viktor Schreckengost Foundation: American Da Vinici. 25 Sept. 2007. 25 Sept. 2007 <http://www.viktorschreckengost.org>.
- Leigh, Bobbie. "Living Treasure." Art & Antiques Sept. 2005: 32. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Georgian Court Uiversity, Lakewood, NJ. 25 Sept. 2007.
- Levin, Elaine. The History of American Ceramics. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1988.
- "Master Teacher." Viktor Schreckengost Foundation: American Da Vinici. 25 Sept. 2007. 25 Sept. 2007 <http://www.viktorschreckengost.org>.
- McCroskey, Nancy. "Viktor Schreckengost's Architectural Terra Cotta." Ceramics Monthly Oct. 1997: 65-69. Wilson Web. Georgian Court Uiversity, Lakewood, NJ. 25 Sept. 2007.
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