Son of Robert and Isabelle (Belle) Black.
Siblings: Margaret, Ruby and Edward
"Pottery collectors believe Harding Black is a premiere ceramist for three basic reasons. First, Harding is an American ceramic pioneer. Few potters were working when he commenced his clay work in the early 1930's. Second, he has contributed as much information to the field of ceramic research as any studio potter in America over the past six decades. Thousands of clay and glaze tests were conducted to expand the realm of ceramic knowledge. Finally, Harding's body of work is excellent. The aesthetic value of Harding Black pottery is an accepted fact among his peers and collectors.
"I believe Harding Black's work will stand as a lasting example to all studio potters that will follow. His success will remain a clear and powerful testament to patience, hard work, and spiritual strength."
(by Thomas G. Turnquist, American ceramics collector and writer)
"HARDING BLACK CERAMIC RESEARCH CENTER, THE VISION: To establish an internationally recognized center for research in the art and science of ceramic glaze technology. The center will be created in recognition of the immense contributions made to twentieth-century American ceramics by master potter Harding Black. His life's work in glaze research will form the nucleus of the center's archive and permanent study collection. The primary objective of the Harding Black Ceramic Research Center will be to encourage and facilitate continued research in glaze technology on an international level in the spirit of celebration and exploration with which Harding Black has lived.
"Several institutions have offered to house and preserve Harding Black's materials, to organize the many thousands of tests and records and make them available to future researchers. Harding has decided that Baylor University will be the recipient of his research materials and collection... Baylor University is acquiring one of this country's most extensive bodies of personal research in the field of studio ceramics. We at Baylor see this as a great honor, but, more importantly, as a sign of trust, not to be taken lightly or addressed in a casual manner. In light of Harding Black's significant contributions to the development of twentieth-century American ceramics, the impeccable standards by which he has lived and worked, and his selfless commitment to furthering human knowledge and experience, we feel that it is both appropriate and necessary that his collection and research materials form the core of a working archive. This facility will pay tribute to a remarkable individual and also actively promote continued research in the area of ceramic glaze technology."
(excerpted from http://home.comcast.net/~frankgaydos/Harding
Black7.html)
Photos used with permission of Baylor University (http://www.baylor.edu/hardingblack) and Paul A. McCoy, Professor and Ceramist-in-Residence, Department of Art.
Siblings: Margaret, Ruby and Edward
"Pottery collectors believe Harding Black is a premiere ceramist for three basic reasons. First, Harding is an American ceramic pioneer. Few potters were working when he commenced his clay work in the early 1930's. Second, he has contributed as much information to the field of ceramic research as any studio potter in America over the past six decades. Thousands of clay and glaze tests were conducted to expand the realm of ceramic knowledge. Finally, Harding's body of work is excellent. The aesthetic value of Harding Black pottery is an accepted fact among his peers and collectors.
"I believe Harding Black's work will stand as a lasting example to all studio potters that will follow. His success will remain a clear and powerful testament to patience, hard work, and spiritual strength."
(by Thomas G. Turnquist, American ceramics collector and writer)
"HARDING BLACK CERAMIC RESEARCH CENTER, THE VISION: To establish an internationally recognized center for research in the art and science of ceramic glaze technology. The center will be created in recognition of the immense contributions made to twentieth-century American ceramics by master potter Harding Black. His life's work in glaze research will form the nucleus of the center's archive and permanent study collection. The primary objective of the Harding Black Ceramic Research Center will be to encourage and facilitate continued research in glaze technology on an international level in the spirit of celebration and exploration with which Harding Black has lived.
"Several institutions have offered to house and preserve Harding Black's materials, to organize the many thousands of tests and records and make them available to future researchers. Harding has decided that Baylor University will be the recipient of his research materials and collection... Baylor University is acquiring one of this country's most extensive bodies of personal research in the field of studio ceramics. We at Baylor see this as a great honor, but, more importantly, as a sign of trust, not to be taken lightly or addressed in a casual manner. In light of Harding Black's significant contributions to the development of twentieth-century American ceramics, the impeccable standards by which he has lived and worked, and his selfless commitment to furthering human knowledge and experience, we feel that it is both appropriate and necessary that his collection and research materials form the core of a working archive. This facility will pay tribute to a remarkable individual and also actively promote continued research in the area of ceramic glaze technology."
(excerpted from http://home.comcast.net/~frankgaydos/Harding
Black7.html)
Photos used with permission of Baylor University (http://www.baylor.edu/hardingblack) and Paul A. McCoy, Professor and Ceramist-in-Residence, Department of Art.
Son of Robert and Isabelle (Belle) Black.
Siblings: Margaret, Ruby and Edward
"Pottery collectors believe Harding Black is a premiere ceramist for three basic reasons. First, Harding is an American ceramic pioneer. Few potters were working when he commenced his clay work in the early 1930's. Second, he has contributed as much information to the field of ceramic research as any studio potter in America over the past six decades. Thousands of clay and glaze tests were conducted to expand the realm of ceramic knowledge. Finally, Harding's body of work is excellent. The aesthetic value of Harding Black pottery is an accepted fact among his peers and collectors.
"I believe Harding Black's work will stand as a lasting example to all studio potters that will follow. His success will remain a clear and powerful testament to patience, hard work, and spiritual strength."
(by Thomas G. Turnquist, American ceramics collector and writer)
"HARDING BLACK CERAMIC RESEARCH CENTER, THE VISION: To establish an internationally recognized center for research in the art and science of ceramic glaze technology. The center will be created in recognition of the immense contributions made to twentieth-century American ceramics by master potter Harding Black. His life's work in glaze research will form the nucleus of the center's archive and permanent study collection. The primary objective of the Harding Black Ceramic Research Center will be to encourage and facilitate continued research in glaze technology on an international level in the spirit of celebration and exploration with which Harding Black has lived.
"Several institutions have offered to house and preserve Harding Black's materials, to organize the many thousands of tests and records and make them available to future researchers. Harding has decided that Baylor University will be the recipient of his research materials and collection... Baylor University is acquiring one of this country's most extensive bodies of personal research in the field of studio ceramics. We at Baylor see this as a great honor, but, more importantly, as a sign of trust, not to be taken lightly or addressed in a casual manner. In light of Harding Black's significant contributions to the development of twentieth-century American ceramics, the impeccable standards by which he has lived and worked, and his selfless commitment to furthering human knowledge and experience, we feel that it is both appropriate and necessary that his collection and research materials form the core of a working archive. This facility will pay tribute to a remarkable individual and also actively promote continued research in the area of ceramic glaze technology."
(excerpted from http://home.comcast.net/~frankgaydos/Harding
Black7.html)
Photos used with permission of Baylor University (http://www.baylor.edu/hardingblack) and Paul A. McCoy, Professor and Ceramist-in-Residence, Department of Art.
Siblings: Margaret, Ruby and Edward
"Pottery collectors believe Harding Black is a premiere ceramist for three basic reasons. First, Harding is an American ceramic pioneer. Few potters were working when he commenced his clay work in the early 1930's. Second, he has contributed as much information to the field of ceramic research as any studio potter in America over the past six decades. Thousands of clay and glaze tests were conducted to expand the realm of ceramic knowledge. Finally, Harding's body of work is excellent. The aesthetic value of Harding Black pottery is an accepted fact among his peers and collectors.
"I believe Harding Black's work will stand as a lasting example to all studio potters that will follow. His success will remain a clear and powerful testament to patience, hard work, and spiritual strength."
(by Thomas G. Turnquist, American ceramics collector and writer)
"HARDING BLACK CERAMIC RESEARCH CENTER, THE VISION: To establish an internationally recognized center for research in the art and science of ceramic glaze technology. The center will be created in recognition of the immense contributions made to twentieth-century American ceramics by master potter Harding Black. His life's work in glaze research will form the nucleus of the center's archive and permanent study collection. The primary objective of the Harding Black Ceramic Research Center will be to encourage and facilitate continued research in glaze technology on an international level in the spirit of celebration and exploration with which Harding Black has lived.
"Several institutions have offered to house and preserve Harding Black's materials, to organize the many thousands of tests and records and make them available to future researchers. Harding has decided that Baylor University will be the recipient of his research materials and collection... Baylor University is acquiring one of this country's most extensive bodies of personal research in the field of studio ceramics. We at Baylor see this as a great honor, but, more importantly, as a sign of trust, not to be taken lightly or addressed in a casual manner. In light of Harding Black's significant contributions to the development of twentieth-century American ceramics, the impeccable standards by which he has lived and worked, and his selfless commitment to furthering human knowledge and experience, we feel that it is both appropriate and necessary that his collection and research materials form the core of a working archive. This facility will pay tribute to a remarkable individual and also actively promote continued research in the area of ceramic glaze technology."
(excerpted from http://home.comcast.net/~frankgaydos/Harding
Black7.html)
Photos used with permission of Baylor University (http://www.baylor.edu/hardingblack) and Paul A. McCoy, Professor and Ceramist-in-Residence, Department of Art.
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