Decorative Arts
SECRET OF COLOURS: CERAMICS IN CHINA FROM THE 18TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT TIME
- Explores the intriguing story of porcelain glaze at the end of the 18th century in China, in the 19th century in France, and in the work of two 20th century ceramic artists: Fance Franck and Thomas Bohle- Accompanies a show at the Fondation Baur, (Geneva) beginning 13th September 2022This book, which accompanies an exhibition at the Fondation Baur, explores the intriguing story of porcelain glaz
YAOZHOU WARES FROM MUSEUMS AND ART INSTITUTES AROUND THE WORLD: INCLUDING YAOZHOU TRIBUTE WARES
Written by Kerr, Rose
- Gathers together over 700 illustrations of some of the finest Yaozhou wares from around the world, which are accompanied by scholarly essays - Includes over 400 pieces of Yaozhou ware Yaozhou ware is one of the finest Chinese celadons, made in north China over a period of 700 years, from the 7th to the 14th centuries. Their style developed and changed over time.
DAZZLING OFFICIAL JUN WARES: FROM MUSEUMS AND COLLECTIONS AROUND THE WORLD
Written by Kerr, Rose
- The only book available sampling the finest selection of Jun wares from renowned collections and museums around the world - Highly educational articles with unique scholar's research findings and conclusion from world-renowned scholar Rose Kerr - Elegant and luxurious packaging Jun wares were made in north China over a period of 400 years, from the 11th to the 15th centuries.
AFTERGLOW
- Thirteen contemporary artists develop their porcelain work in the contexts of industrial workshops- Provides insights into the important industrial history of ceramic production the Nordic regionsAfter Glow documents the New Nordic Porcelain Forum, a project which focuses on the Nordic tradition of porcelain production.
WOMEN JEWELLERY DESIGNERS
Written by Weir-de Rouchefoucauld, Juliet
- Celebrates the enduring work of women jewelers and jewelry designers from around the globe, throughout the 20th century to the present day - Including works by Coco Chanel, Suzanne Belperron, Paloma Picasso, and many more - From the best-selling author of 21st-Century Jewellery Designs, ISBN 9781851497294, and Lydia Courteille, ISBN 9781851498376 This sumptuous book showcases the work of women j
ANATOLIAN TRIBAL RUGS 1050-1750: THE ORIENT STARS COLLECTION
Written by Franses, Michael
Anatolian Tribal Rugs 1050-1750: The Orient Stars Collection, a limited-edition companion to Orient Stars: A Carpet Collection (Stuttgart and London, 1993), presents 33 early rugs and textiles acquired between 1993-2006 by Heinrich and Waltraut Kirchheim.
FRAGMENTS: POTS, PATCHWORKS, POWER FIGURES
A visually rich reconception of the archaeological fragment
NEW WAYS WITH CLAY: CERAMICS IN CONTEMPORARY ART
How artists from Ron Nagle to Woody De Othello have reinvigorated clay as a medium for contemporary art
BYZANTINE SILK ON THE SILK ROADS: JOURNEYS BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, PAST AND PRESENT
With over 200 color illustrations, Byzantine Silk on the Silk Roads examines in detail the eclectic iconography of the Byzantine period and its impact on design and creativity today.
LABELS OF EMPIRE: TEXTILE TRADEMARKS - WINDOWS INTO INDIA IN THE TIME OF THE RAJ.
Written by Meller, Susan
It was said that at one time Great Britain clothed the world. In the 1880s, when the British textile industry was at its most prosperous to date, much of the world's population wore clothing made from fabric produced in the mills of Lancashire. From 1910 to 1913 alone, seven billion yards of cloth were folded, stamped, labeled, and baled.
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