British ceramics of the 1950s are highly evocative of a decade of optimism and change in British life. The austerity of war was quickly banished by a new breed of young consumer who demanded ceramics which were bright and modern. This book considers how pottery manufacturers met this challenge, producing ware which was also prized for design.
By:
Graham McLaren Imprint: Shire Publications Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 363 Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 149mm,
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 117g ISBN:9780747803362 ISBN 10: 0747803366 Series:Shire Library Pages: 40 Publication Date:20 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Ceramics of the 1950s; A design decade; The designers; The manufacturers; Further reading; Places to visit
Dr Graham McLaren teaches the history of ceramics at Staffordshire University, Stoke on Trent. He is award leader of the unique MA in the History of Ceramics, taught in conjunction with the City Museum and Art Gallery at Hanley.