Explore 15th–18th century pottery and porcelain, from majolica to hard paste, with clear context and rich illustrations.
This comprehensive history examines how ceramic arts shaped global taste and technology. It covers styles, manufacturing methods, and the marks that identify makers, aided by a detailed glossary and facsimiles of important signatures.
Readers will see how royal patronage, trade, and studio practice advanced keramics across Europe and Asia, from Italian majolica to English Chelsea and Bow wares, and from Chinese porcelain to European innovations.
Ideal for collectors, students, and general readers curious about the art, craft, and history of ceramics.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures the significant history of pottery and porcelain through the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Beginning with soft pottery's origins in ancient Persia, Arabia, and Spain, the author focuses on innovations from workshops in Italy, France, and Germany. This book traces the evolution from crudely functional vessels to prized decorative pieces painted with scenes from mythology and daily life and tells the story of the artisans who mastered the art of transforming clay into exquisite treasures. This book deepens our understanding of pottery and porcelain's cultural place in the development of cuisine, art, and human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333726645_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333726645
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333726645
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)