After reading this article I never realized how much terra cotta is in the buildings in New York. The article did a good job of explaining the process that the terra cotta goes through to be a in a building, but I would like to learn more about other places and structures besides New York or skyscrapers.
To me using terra cotta in buildings seems like an old tradition but after reading this article I feel like I know more about contemporary building. Even though some of the buildings were built in the 19th century the terra cotta on the building is in an old style. The building process has probably changed dramatically but you would never know by just looking at it. I like the process because it is all done by hand which gives it a personality. Especially since it is on a building of such great scale it gives it a sense of amazement and fascination.
If everyone knew that most of the skyscrapers in New York mad some terra cotta in them then I think people would have a greater understanding and respect for architectural ceramics.
Now after reading this I will try and find ceramics in everyday buildings and pay closer attention to the structure of the building.
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