The central focus of this text on 18th-century English porcelain is the design processes that were followed in the industry. These are studied and discussed in relation to manufacturing techniques and the appearance of the figures and tablewares themselves. Other explorations of 18th-century porcelain trade include: plagiarism and industrial espionage; importation and exportation; raw materials and factory siting; and terms and conditions of employment. The text also examines the sales and marketing of English porcelain and pieces together the evidence for its consumption and use, linking these to the spread of polite culture and other changes in the social fabric of 18th-century England. Appendices give brief factory histories and a chronology of events.
By:
Hilary Young Imprint: V & A Publications Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 292mm,
Width: 222mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 635g ISBN:9781851772827 ISBN 10: 1851772820 Series:Victoria and Albert Museum Studies in the History of Art and Design Pages: 229 Publication Date:05 August 2001 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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A / AS level
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active