Französische Kunst-Keramik 1860–1920

This handbook is the "bible" of French art ceramics between 1860 and 1920, providing a comprehensive account of artistic and technological development-from retrospective styles through the height of Art Nouveau to the aftermath that outlasted Art Deco. The main section contains over 550 detailed biographical and work-historical entries on the ceramicists, their collaborators, and the designing painters and sculptors; company histories of the workshops, manufactories, and factories; and details of galleries and trading houses, exhibitions, and salons; plus nearly 100 detailed explanations of important technical terms. About 1200 brilliant color illustrations of objects and historical photos complete the picture. It is thus not only a reference work for scholars, but also an indispensable tool for collectors and enthusiasts.