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Author : Johannes Just
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Meissen Porcelain of the Art Nouveau Period written by Johannes Just and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Suzanne L. Marchand
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691204233
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Porcelain written by Suzanne L. Marchand and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the book on porcelain we have been waiting for. . . . A remarkable achievement."—Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes A sweeping cultural and economic history of porcelain, from the eighteenth century to the present Porcelain was invented in medieval China—but its secret recipe was first reproduced in Europe by an alchemist in the employ of the Saxon king Augustus the Strong. Saxony’s revered Meissen factory could not keep porcelain’s ingredients secret for long, however, and scores of Holy Roman princes quickly founded their own mercantile manufactories, soon to be rivaled by private entrepreneurs, eager to make not art but profits. As porcelain’s uses multiplied and its price plummeted, it lost much of its identity as aristocratic ornament, instead taking on a vast number of banal, yet even more culturally significant, roles. By the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it became essential to bourgeois dining, and also acquired new functions in insulator tubes, shell casings, and teeth. Weaving together the experiences of entrepreneurs and artisans, state bureaucrats and female consumers, chemists and peddlers, Porcelain traces the remarkable story of “white gold” from its origins as a princely luxury item to its fate in Germany’s cataclysmic twentieth century. For three hundred years, porcelain firms have come and gone, but the industry itself, at least until very recently, has endured. After Augustus, porcelain became a quintessentially German commodity, integral to provincial pride, artisanal industrial production, and a familial sense of home. Telling the story of porcelain’s transformation from coveted luxury to household necessity and flea market staple, Porcelain offers a fascinating alternative history of art, business, taste, and consumption in Central Europe.
Author : Katrin Berndt
Publisher : V&R unipress
ISBN 13 : 3737017573
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (37 download)
Download or read book The ‘Second World’ in Contemporary British Writing written by Katrin Berndt and published by V&R unipress. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thirteen contributions to this collection all explore or exemplify the ongoing British interest in the socialist world before 1990. In autobiography, fiction, film, history, and lexicography, these chapters show how contemporary Britain is engaging with the past project to build socialism in Europe, and what this means for the present and the future of our continent. Contributions come from a wide range of disciplinary and geographical backgrounds, and the volume is further enriched by a short story especially written for this book and by an in-depth interview with the author of a recent popular history of the GDR. Together, these chapters offer a unique perspective into contemporary British writing on the ‘second world’ and the enduring fascination with the failures of futures past.
Author : Kathryn B. Hiesinger
Publisher : Te Neues Publishing Company
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Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Art Nouveau in Munich written by Kathryn B. Hiesinger and published by Te Neues Publishing Company. This book was released on 1988 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald L. Ehresmann
Publisher : Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 680 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Applied and Decorative Arts written by Donald L. Ehresmann and published by Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work covers general works, ornament, folk art, arms and armour, ceramics, clocks and automata, costumes, enamels, furniture, glass, leather, metalwork, musical instruments, textiles, dolls and more. Essentially a new work rather than a revision, this annotated bibliography on the history of applied and decorative arts includes over 3000 descriptive entries on books written in western European languages. More than 1000 of these entries are new to the second edition, and approximately half are titles published since 1977. The remainder represent a significant expansion in breadth and depth of the bibliography, with the addition of nearly 500 titles of exhibition and museum catalogues and price guides.
Author : Klaus-Jürgen Sembach
Publisher : Taschen
ISBN 13 : 9783822820223
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Art Nouveau written by Klaus-Jürgen Sembach and published by Taschen. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Piroska Ács
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300097042
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Hungarian Ceramics from the Zsolnay Manufactory, 1853-2001 written by Piroska Ács and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zsolnay Manufactory represents a triumph of Hungarian applied arts, for during its heyday it produced elegant and innovative ceramics for an international clientele as well as architectural ceramics that embellished some of the finest public and private buildings in the Austro-Hungarian empire. This manual recounts the story of the 150-year-old company and presents numerous examples of its work, showing how its changing fortunes reflect the cultural, economic and political developments in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Ceramics written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alastair Duncan
Publisher : Antique Collector's Club
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Modernism written by Alastair Duncan and published by Antique Collector's Club. This book was released on 1998 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pieces from the Northwest Collection, Northwest Corporation, Minneapolis.
Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Library
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Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Library Catalog of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Library and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jim Harran
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574324747
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (247 download)
Download or read book Meissen Porcelain written by Jim Harran and published by . This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meissen porcelain is eagerly collected throughout the world and traded vigorously at antique shows, auctions, and on the Internet. Of the few books available on this beautiful German porcelain, none includes current market values - but Jim and Susan Harran's new Meissen Porcelain does! The authors of the bestselling three-volume series, Collectible Cups & Saucers, and another volume, Dresden Porcelain Studios, have produced a book that features everyday items available in the marketplace, not the eighteenth century museum pieces found in many Meissen books. The majority of pieces featured date from the mid-nineteenth century through the 1950s. More than 625 color photographs are included, along with a helpful marks section. Meissen Porcelain provides historical information about the beautiful city of Meissen and a brief history of the Meissen manufactory itself, as well as discussions on decorating motifs and how Meissen porcelain is made. The book includes chapters on decorative porcelain, flower painting, Oriental motifs, Meissen's famous Blue Onion pattern, figures, copycats, and useful information for the collector.
Author : Paul Kennedy
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144023972X
Total Pages : 1253 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics Price Guide written by Paul Kennedy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 1253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ceramic Showcase Whether your favorite piece comes from a mid-century modern ceramic line, lovely Victorian porcelain, or the many variations of fine art pottery, you'll find them beautifully displayed in the new edition of Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics. From the boldly creative works of George Ohr to the inherent practicality of Red Wing, this striking reference covers the fine to the finctional in all its glory - and value. Created specifically to serve the needs of a wide variety of collectors, dealers, and those who simply enjoy ceramics, Antique Trader Pottery & Ceramics features more than 1,500 color images, descriptions, and prices. Coupled with maker marks and vital historical information, the seventh edition offers a helfpul yet sublime guide to a gloriously diverse and splendid world.
Author : Ron Zoglin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118069110
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Antiquing For Dummies written by Ron Zoglin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a fun and painless way to give yourself a firm grounding in the wide wonderful world of antiques and collectibles.” Kyle Husfloen, Managing Editor, Antique Trader Weekly and Antique Trader’s Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide Do you love to poke around estate sales and antique shops, but can’t tell the difference between Queen Anne and Queen Victoria furniture? Do you dream of owning that old Oriental rug or Meissen figurine — but worry that the dealer might gouge you on the price? Do you own pieces you think might be valuable — but don’t know where to go for a reliable appraisal? Relax. Antiquing For Dummies answers all your antiquing questions—and more. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve already gotten your feet wet, this fun, friendly guide will give you the savvy you need to cruise, schmooze, bargain for, and care for antiques with confidence. In no time you’ll be able to: Tell the difference between real antiques and stuff that’s just old Develop an antique hunt plan of attack Select antiques based on the 5 key points of the “RADAR Test” Discover hidden treasures at garages, estate sales, auctions, and shops Get the best deals when buying and selling antiques Decorate with antique glass and porcelain from around the world Clean and care for your precious finds Work an auction—real-time and online Writing with humor and common sense, Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse demystify the highfaluting terminology of the antique world. And step-by-step they walk you through all the antiquing essential, including: Different furniture styles and periods of furniture and how to distinguish them Dovetails, nails, and other construction elements that offer clues to a piece’s age Where to go for the best antique bargains — includes tips on how to bid at auctions in person or online All about antique glass, ceramics and silver Integrating antiques into your life at home and at the office Antiquing For Dummies gets you up and running with what you need to know to find, research, and negotiate prices like a pro.
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Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Academic American Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A twenty-one volume set of encyclopedias providing an alphabetical listing of information on a variety of topics.
Author : John Sandon
Publisher : ACC Distribution
ISBN 13 : 9781851492428
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (924 download)
Download or read book Antique Porcelain written by John Sandon and published by ACC Distribution. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is aimed at collectors starting out. It covers the different sources of porcelain - auction houses, markets and dealers as well as venues to visit where porcelain may be seen and appreciated.
Author : Gordon Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195189485
Total Pages : 1277 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts written by Gordon Campbell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 1277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
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Total Pages : 3344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Cumulative Book Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 3344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world list of books in the English language.
