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Wedgwood: Craft & Design (Victoria and Albert Museum)
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A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood, which has thrived from 1759 to the present day.
A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood
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A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood.
Looking back at key moments in Wedgwood's design history, this book celebrates the visual power and great design encapsulated by Wedgwood from its founding in 1759 to the present day.
The name Wedgwood has come to stand for something far beyond its illustrious and energetic founder: uniting art and industry; introducing design and artistic collaborations; the iconic blue and white of Wedgwood jasper. This book tells that story through the lens of design, reflecting the continuing role that Wedgwood and its designers, artists, and employees played in setting trends, responding to the market, and producing high-quality, desirable ceramics for a broad range of consumers, yet tied to the traditions established by Josiah Wedgwood in the eighteenth century.
It presents highlights from the V&A Wedgwood Collection, reflecting the unique proposition of Wedgwood's business: by operating in both the 'ornamental' and 'useful' markets, Wedgwood was able to bring innovative ceramic design to large areas of a captive market. These ceramics and their stories demonstrate the artistic heritage, craft, and innovation that have become synonymous with the Wedgwood name.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500480755
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 6 Illustrations, black and white; 135 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Foreword by Tristram Hunt
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Catrin Jones is a curator specializing in historic and contemporary applied arts. She joined the V&A in 2020 as Chief Curator, V&A Wedgwood Collection.
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