{"title":"Martin Eidelberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Eidelberg’s works delve into the rich world of arts and craftsmanship, with a particular focus on European ceramics and design from the turn of the 20th century. His writing offers thoughtful exploration of historical and cultural contexts, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful studies that blend scholarly research with accessible narrative, illuminating objects and traditions shaped by fire and creativity. Eidelberg’s books are ideal for those fascinated by artistic heritage and the stories behind exquisite craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gifts-from-the-fire-by-alice-cooney-frelinghuysen-9781588397324","title":"Gifts from the Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGifts from the Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is an illustrated history that highlights the diversity and innovation of American ceramics in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as artists responded to historical precedents and emerging modernist styles around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the early 1880s and the early 1950s, pioneering American artists drew upon the rich traditions and recent innovations of European and Asian ceramics to develop new designs, decorations, and techniques. With splendid new photography, this book showcases these American interpretations of international trends, from the Arts and Crafts and Art Deco movements, through the modernism of Matisse and the Wiener Werkstätte, to abstracted, minimalist styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations of more than 180 exemplary works—some of these never before published—accompany engaging essays by two of the foremost experts on American art pottery. The featured makers include Rookwood, Grueby, and Van Briggle potteries, as well as artists including Maija Grotell, George E. Ohr, Frederick Hurten Rhead, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Rockwell Kent, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, and Leza McVey. A vivid and accessible overview of American ceramics and ceramists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this publication reveals how diverse and global sources inspired works of astonishing ingenuity and variety by artists working in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596486230252,"sku":"9781588397324","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781588397324-gifts-from-the-fire.jpg?v=1777927423"},{"product_id":"european-ceramics-circa-1900-by-john-clancy-9781913645939","title":"European Ceramics Circa 1900","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis catalogue celebrates Dr. Martin Eidelberg's donation of European art pottery to the Saint Louis Art Museum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book begins with an introduction to European art pottery between 1880 and 1914, followed by a plate section featuring the gifted works grouped by country of origin. Each group starts with a brief prologue describing pottery production in that region around the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a ceramic marks reference section and a selected bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuropean Ceramics Circa 1900\u003c\/em\u003e by John Clancy, Martin Eidelberg, and David Conradsen provides a detailed exploration of an important artistic era, making it a valuable addition to any pottery enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650540028140,"sku":"9781913645939","price":107.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781913645939-european-ceramics-circa-1900.jpg?v=1779326340"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-eidelberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}