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Art Deco Ceramics (The Shire Book) [Paperback]

Greg Stevenson
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  • Paperback: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd (1 Mar 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747803781
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747803782
  • Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 0.4 x 20.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 107,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mark Albrook, The Twentieth Century Society Magazine, Winter 1999

'This Informative book is all that it should be; informative, helpful, easy to follow, it gives a comprehensive picture of inter-war ceramics going back to its Arts and Crafts roots. Even in the case of Wedgwood, the origins of its Fairyland series are to be found in the illustrations of Edmund Dulac. The book sets Art Deco Ceramics within the wider Movement, particularly the Paris 1925 Exhibition and its influence. Highly stylised ceramics with acutely angled handles and vivid colours became synonymous with Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper. This was the beginning of the designer's name taking precedence over that of the manufacturer. The book also does the excellent job of setting firms such as Charlotte Rhead, Shelley Ware and Crown Devon in the context of the period. Stevenson also relates the influences on ceramics to the changes taking place within design and furniture manufacturing. Of course the greatest success of ceramics was that all could afford their own individual piece of Art Deco'

Newsletter of the Northern Ceramic Society, September 1998

'Another title to add to the excellent list of Shire publications and a handy, at a glance, reference and introduction to Art Deco Ceramics. This little publication explains how Art Deco, deriving from 'art decoratif' in reference to the French style that dominated the decorative arts of both Europe and America between the wars, rejected the earlier twisting naturalistic forms of the Art Nouveau period and turned to a more geometric and symmetrical format.... A great resume of the foremost designers of the day, giving a concise illustration of their careers and examples of the wares that they produced. The main manufacturers of Art Deco are then discussed showing the styles and decoration adopted together with identification of same. All the above being supported with plenty of excellent colour illustrations of the wares produced.'

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Although the book is brief, it provides an excellent reference for the collector of art deco ceramics. The author has managed to give essential information on the more desirable producers of ceramics in the 30s and yet has avoided the usual tendency of art deco fans to behave as though only Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper mattered! When compared with other publications on art deco ceramics, I have to say this book is the most useful, and good value for money. While the book does not purport to be a scholarly tome, it is undoubtedly the one most collectors will find indispensable.
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Great book! I bought this about a year ago, and it has been so useful. I've been able to take it around with me to Antique fairs and junk shops, and the accurate information about identifying and dating Deco ceramics has been a great help.

Lots of colour pictures, and a better than usual introduction, but the best thing is the book gives space to some lesser known factories such as Langley, Enoch Wedgwood, Shorter, Johnson Brothers and Myott. Also the usual stars such as Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper and Charlotte Rhead are here. Also my favourite, Keith Murray.

I only wish it was longer!

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Art Deco Ceramics 29 Jun 2011
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Great little book, very useful, like all Shire books, usually can only get them at museums ans stately homes, not easily here in Northern Ireland.....Prompt delivery, no problems, will certainly order again.
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