Masterpieces of world ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum / edited by Reino Liefkes and Hilary Young ; with contributions by Terry Bloxham . [et al.] ; photography by Mike Kitcatt

Victoria and Albert Museum. Young, Hilary. Liefkes, Reino (1959-)

Published by London New York : V&A Publishing ; Distributed in North America by H.N. Abrams, 2008

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An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; Physical description; 144 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Summary; The 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.Biography; Reino 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). Subjects; Victoria and Albert Museum. Ceramics and Glass Department - Catalogs. Victoria and Albert Museum - Catalogs. Pottery - Catalogs. Pottery - England - London - Catalogs. Pottery - History. 2 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Masterpieces of world ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum / edited by Reino Liefkes and Hilary Young ; with contributions by Terry Bloxham . [et al.] ; photography by Mike Kitcatt
• Publisher: London New York : V&A Publishing ; Distributed in North America by H.N. Abrams
• Publication Date: 2008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included