This is a book which offers an overview of ceramics, from the beginnings in antiquity to the present day. It aims to identify the major traditions and styles by illustrating key examples. Each chapter describes one of the principal ceramic traditions of the world, such as the classic pots of the ancient Mediterranean world, the delicacy of Chinese porcelain, the high sophistication of Japanese pottery, the colourful glazes of Islamic craftsmanship, the brilliance of Meissen and Sevres, the Arts and Crafts revival and today's creative individualists. The author has worked at Christie's, both in the Department of European Ceramics and the Chinese Department. He now deals privately in ceramics.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a book which offers an overview of ceramics, from the beginnings in antiquity to the present day. It aims to identify the major traditions and styles by illustrating key examples. Each chapter describes one of the principal ceramic traditions of the world, such as the classic pots of the ancient Mediterranean world, the delicacy of Chinese porcelain, the high sophistication of Japanese pottery, the colourful glazes of Islamic craftsmanship, the brilliance of Meissen and Sevres, the Arts and Crafts revival and today's creative individualists. The author has worked at Christie's, both in the Department of European Ceramics and the Chinese Department. He now deals privately in ceramics. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002109990
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Condition: Sehr gut. 191 S. Gebraucht, aber gut erhalten. - ENGLISCH - POTTERY AND CERAMICS speak to us from the past with a freshness unparalleled by any other art. The Ceramics Source Book is a unique visual survey of the subject, tracing its development from its beginnings up to the present day and identifying the key traditions and styles. A general introductory chapter gives a broad overview of the development of ceramics through the ages and across continents. It examines the evolution of the potter's craft and techniques and shows how the major themes of form and decoration have developed. Subsequent chapters describe the principal ceramic traditions of the world, including the pottery of the ancient world, Chinese pottery and porcelain, Japanese wares, the pottery of the Islamic world, European pottery and porcelain, Arts and Crafts ceramics and 20th century studio pottery. ISBN 9781855850200 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550 Mit zahlr. auch farb. Abb. - Gebundene Ausgabe mit Schutzumschlag. Seller Inventory # 933360
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