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OverviewThe ceramics collections at the V&A among its greatest glories. They are unrivalled in their range, diversity and global reach. Featuring 120 masterpieces, this beautiful book traces developments in world ceramics from ancient times to the present. Conceived as a visual timeline, it draws together potting traditions from across the globe, showing how they interrelate and how trade and cultural interchange have shaped their histories. Outstanding new photographs reveal an array of stunning pieces, from dramatic Chinese funerary sculpture, to exquisitely painted Italian Renaissance pottery and boldly modernist wares, many of which have rarely been seen outside the Museum. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Reino Liefkes , Hilary YoungPublisher: V & A Publishing Imprint: V & A Publishing Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.889kg ISBN: 9781851775279ISBN 10: 1851775277 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 01 May 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationReino Liefkes and Hilary Young are Senior Curators in the Department of Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass at the V&A. Reino Liefkes is the author of Glass (V&A 1997) and Hilary Young is the author of English Porcelain 1745-95 (V&A 1999). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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