This is the historical outline that begins in 1790 of one of the finest and most exclusive porcelain dinnerwares in the world. Every bit as fascinating is the sublime craftmanship, which has always characterised the service: the finest openwork, the meticulous reproduction of plant anatomy, the detailed gilding and the painstakingly modelled flowers on the handles. This is truly craftmanship of the highest order and has been much admired far beyond Denmark’s borders. Flora Danica will therefore never be just a piece of beautifully decorated porcelain, but a tale of kingdoms and empires, political alliances and changing fashions, and much more. This book will give you an insight into the stories and the fascinating production process that is characteristic of a piece of Flora Danica from Royal Copenhagen.

Language: English
Pages: 95
Illustrations: 66 Color Illustrations.
Size: 11”x 8 1/2”
Binding: Clothbound with Jacket
Subcategory: Ceramics/Porcelain Survey
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Weight: 1.75
ISBN: 8717037972
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Code: 5631
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

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Munch-Petersen is a renowned name in Danish ceramic art, and is the 4th generation of leading ceramists. One of the few ‘bridge builders’ in Danish design in the second half of the 20th century, she has always combined free creativity with careful consideration of form, space, material and costs. Her family of cups and jugs, plates, dishes and bowls signal good food. She has thought out each piece as an independent entity and the function of the items is precisely reflected in their vigorous, rounded shapes. She feels that everyday items should reflect people. A handle must almost ask to be gripped. The oval plates invite food to arrange itself nicely. Ursula shimmers with practical details. For instance, many of her pieces are multipurpose. A small oval plate doubles as a side plate and saucer, as well as acting as a lid for her oval bowls. Most items are stackable and she has ensured sufficient space and proportion with a good choice of sturdy serving pieces and presentation dishes. Ursula imbues her porcelain with warmth and friendliness, adding joy to our daily lives. A great coffee table book.

Language: English
Pages: 254
Illustrations: 236 Color Illustrations. 119 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11 1/2”x 9”
Binding: Clothbound with Jacket
Subcategory: Ceramics/Porcelain Monographs
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Weight: 3.00
ISBN: 8772459549
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Miscellaneous: Bio. Index.


Code: 5541
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

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Throughout her long career, this ceramist has alternated between meeting the practical demands of functional ceramics and creating one-of-a-kind pieces that at times take on the character of visual art. With unique persistance she has gradually evolved eggshell-thin material. The porcelain body has a translucency that in Reumert’s hands possesses a curious magic in everything from her little shells and oversized, inconceivably thin salt-glazed pieces to her collages embedded in fiberglass.

Language: English
Pages: 191
Illustrations: 128 Color Illustrations. 37 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 8 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: Ceramics/Porcelain Monographs
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Weight: 2.25
ISBN: 8774072846
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Code: 5649
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

Price: $125.00

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