{"product_id":"european-porcelain-of-the-eighteenth-century","title":"European Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter an introductory discussion of the origins of porcelain in Europe, what constitutes true porcelain, and the various types of ceramics, the authors begin their detailed examination of the work of this exceptional period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey discuss the manufacture and mercantile value of porcelain during the eighteenth century as well as the contemporary technology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. W. Meister brings his great knowledge of Chinese and Japanese porcelain to one singularly important aspect of eighteenth-century porcelain production -- the influence of oriental porcelain in the development of European style -- while Reber contributes the fruits of his exacting research into the manufacturing techniques of porcelain factories in Europe. Examining all of its varied forms, from table-ware and jewelry to chamberpots, they illustrate their text with hundreds of lovely examples. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeister and Reber give thorough coverage to iconographic themes in eighteenth-century ceramics, a subject whose importance cannot be over-emphasized. The authors then provide a general history of styles with commentary on the artists behind them. They also discuss important customers and patrons, collectors and collections, and, finally, literature about porcelain. [This book] is a splendid work, essential to all who love or collect porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is scarce within Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Wilhelm Meister, Horst Reber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650659668137,"sku":"9780801414435","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/md22904376051.jpg?v=1764824109","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/european-porcelain-of-the-eighteenth-century","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}