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Wedgwood: Craft & Design (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Hardback

Main Details

Title Wedgwood: Craft & Design (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Catrin Jones
Foreword by Tristram Hunt
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 170
Category/GenreIndividual artists and art monographs
ISBN/Barcode 9780500480755
ClassificationsDewey:738.074421
Audience
General
Illustrations 6 Illustrations, black and white; 135 Illustrations, color; 6 Illustrations, black and white; 135 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
NZ Release Date 2 March 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood. Looking back at key moments in Wedgwood's design history, this book celebrates the visual power and great design encapsulated by Wedgwood from its founding in 1759 to the present day. The name 'Wedgwood' has come to stand for something far beyond its illustrious and energetic founder: uniting art and industry; introducing design and artistic collaborations; the iconic blue and white of Wedgwood jasper. This book tells that story through the lens of design, reflecting the continuing role that Wedgwood and its designers, artists and employees played in setting trends, responding to the market and producing high-quality, desirable ceramics for a broad range of consumers, yet tied to the traditions established by Josiah Wedgwood in the eighteenth century. It presents highlights from the V&A Wedgwood Collection, reflecting the unique proposition of Wedgwood's business: by operating in both the 'ornamental' and 'useful' markets, Wedgwood was able to bring innovative ceramic design to large areas of a captive market. These ceramics and their stories demonstrate the artistic heritage, craft and innovation that have become synonymous with the Wedgwood name.

Author Biography

Catrin Jones is a curator specializing in historic and contemporary applied arts. She joined the V&A in 2020 as Chief Curator, V&A Wedgwood Collection.