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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.

During the nineteenth century in Rome, three generations of the Castellani family created what they called “Italian archaeological jewelry,” which was inspired by the precious Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Byzantine antiquities being excavated at the time. The Castellani jewelry consisted of finely wrought gold that was often combined with delicate and colorful mosaics, carved gemstones, or enamel. This magnificent book is the first to display and discuss the jewelry and the family behind it. International scholars discuss the life and work of the Castellani, revealing the wide-ranging aspects of the family’s artistic and cultural activities. They describe the making and marketing of the jewelry, the survey collection of all periods of Italian jewelry on display in the Castellani’s palatial store, and the Castellani’s activities in the trade of antiquities, as they sponsored excavations, and restored, dealt, and exhibited antiques. They also recount the family’s involvement in the cultural and political life of their city and country.

A survey of spectacular breadth, covering the history of decorative arts and design worldwide over the past six hundred years

Sophisticated historic craft traditions have had a profound influence on contemporary practice in the fields of textiles, ceramics, furniture and metalwork in Latin America. 'Tradition and Innovation' explores the ways in which state-of-the-art technology functions in tandem with age-old techniques to produce works inspired by organic and sensual natural forms. Among those represented in the book is the Bogota textile workshop of Hechizoo, founded by the architect Jorge Lizarazo. Working with traditional craftsmen from indigenous communities, Hechizoo has established an international reputation for innovative pieces.

In the first section of this work, ten scholars examine E.W. Godwin's life and career, discussing his diverse contributions as a design reformer. The second section presents a fully annotated selection of over 150 items that represent the formation and flowering of Godwin's oeuvre.

The tumultuous years of the French Revolution left France’s prestigious decorative arts industries poised on the brink of ruin. It was not until after the fall of the monarchy and the ascendancy of the Consulat and Empire under Napoleon that they began to recover so that by the middle of the nineteenth century they stood at the pinnacle of their achievement. This book is the first in depth study of the renowned porcelain works at Sèvres during its virtual rebirth under the 47 year direction of the scientist, teacher, and administrator Alexandre Brongniart. Some 110 working drawings from the Sèvres Archive are reproduced here for the first time in color. They celebrate the high skill of the artists whose work often documented contemporary events in France. There are table services in the 'Egyptian' and 'Etruscan' taste as well as individual pieces that recall Napoleonic military campaigns. There are also exquisite Neoclassical decorations using motifs such as birds, butterflies, and insects that reflect the century’s early fascination with the natural sciences. The repertoire of nineteenth century eclecticism is evident in the output of Sèvres from the revival of Gothic and renaissance motifs to the outburst of naturalism. Eleven essays by leading authorities assess this dynamic period.

Pub. for Bard Grad. Ctr. for Studies in Decorative Arts, NY, Exhibition catalog.

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Hungarian Ceramics from the Zsolnay Manufactory, 1853-2001

Hungarian Ceramics from the Zsolnay Manufactory, 1853-2001

Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry

Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry

History of Design

History of Design

Tradition and Innovation

Tradition and Innovation

E.W. Godwin

E.W. Godwin

E.W. Godwin

E.W. Godwin

The Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

The Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

A.W.N. Pugin

A.W.N. Pugin

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