Rookwood Pottery at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (768 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0876331673 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Proud that the pottery was 'an artist's studio, not a factory', Rookwood Pottery is known for its exceptionally fine glazes and successful experimental designs. Each piece is gloriously reproduced in colour. This museum has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Rookwood pottery in existence. This collection has never before been pub. By assimilating the strengths of myriad aesthetic movements from the American Art Pottery Movement to Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Rookwood Pottery encouraged decorators to try unusual subjects and to explore new techniques. The Rookwood Pottery was probably the most famous company making art pottery in the United States in the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century, achieving an international reputation and consistently promoting ar