Copper mate applications on ceramic bird figures

This study report titled "Copper Matte Application on Ceramic Bird Figures" consists of three main sections. In the first chapter titled "Bird Figure in Ceramic Art"; The reflections of bird figures on ceramic art in the early history were examined on the works in the Anatolian Civilizations museum and the development of the Contemporary Turkish Ceramic Art in Turkey in the historical process was examined. Examples of the major ceramic artists using bird figures in the Contemporary Turkish Ceramic History are given. In the second chapter titled "Alternative Ceramic Firing Techniques in Reduction Environment"; Information about Ceramic Firing techniques made in oxidation and reduction environments such as Raku, Luster, Clay-Paste Luster, Glazed Luster, Sagar, Obvara and Copper Matte Reduction was given and supported with examples from artists who used these firing techniques. Especially Copper Matte Reduction Firing Technique has been emphasized and various artists who use this technique in their works have been researched. In the third chapter titled "Personal Works on Bird Figure"; How the bird figure can be stylized and interpreted without departing from its essence, how it can be modeled in three dimensions with ceramic material, and the analyzes on these issues are emphasized. In the report that continues with personal ceramic applications; The original use and applications of copper matte reduction firing technique in bird figures and forms in ceramic art are included.