Tea & Taste: The Visual Language of Tea

Buckrell Pos, Tania M.

ISBN 10: 0764319590 / ISBN 13: 9780764319594

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2004

About this Item

This sumptuous art history book explores fine arts and decorative arts focused on the subject of tea. After presenting a history of tea, the book moves into decorative arts, detailing a myriad of mediums: teacups and saucers; tea tables, kettles, and stands; tea boxes and canisters; tea linens; tea spoons; and much more. The book next discusses fine arts, highlighting tea-related paintings such as still lifes and eighteenth century domestic portraits. The book concludes with a tea glossary, recipes for tea cakes, and a directory of traditional tea events. Over 330 glossy, full-color images depicting the decorative and fine arts described. A comprehensive and fascinating work.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tea & Taste: The Visual Language of Tea
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764319590
• ISBN 13: 9780764319594
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New; Shelf wear
• Seller catalogs:
  • Topical Gift Books
  • Other Non-Fiction
  • Art and Architecture

About this title

Synopsis

A visual look at the theme of tea, as it relates to both the fine and decorative arts.

With over 330 beautiful color images, this book explores the history of tea with special attention to the impact its popularity has had on the development of porcelain, furniture, silver, and the other decorative objects employed in serving tea.

Here are teapots, cups and saucers, kettle stands, tea caddies, silverware, and more, inspired both by the expense of the tea itself and the various social significances surrounding its consumption. The valued place of tea in society at all levels has also created a subject for the fine arts. From maritime paintings, to portraiture and still lifes, artists have captured the romance of tea through the works shown in this book.

Images from top dealers, galleries, and collectors, representing some of the highest quality tea ware created, illustrate the fascinating and well researched text to please readers around the world.

About the Author

Tania M. Buckrell Pos, who lives in London, England, is a freelance writer and independent consultant in the areas of fine and decorative arts.