- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Redcliffe Press Ltd (15 Aug 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904537847
- ISBN-13: 978-1904537847
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 20.8 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 617,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is the first major study of the Newlyn Industrial Class, a small but very important part of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Victorian Britain. Established in Cornwall in 1890 with help from the Home Arts Industries Association and local artists, and teaching from John Pearson of the Guild of Handicraft, the Newlyn Class was started largely as a philanthropic gesture. Aimed at improving the quality of life for the young men of this small fishing village, it represented an almost unique partnership between artist and craftsman. The copper work produced at Newlyn - now highly collectable - was in the fashionable 'artistic' style drawing on medieval imagery and honest construction 'by hammer and by hand'. Apart from the social benefits which the Class brought to the village, Newlyn copper work has provided a heritage of useful and beautiful objects. The decoration of Newlyn work, with repousse designs of sea creatures, sea birds and scenes from the fishing village, shows the consistent influence of artist/designer John Mackenzie who gave the work of the Class its character and visual appeal. The quality of construction of the Newlyn copper pieces, its durability and the range of object and designs created by the craftsmen make the copper work of Newlyn a joy for collectors. The book is profusely illustrated in colour with examples of this work.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Newlyn copper: Arts and Crafts Copper Work in Newlyn proves to be a meticulously researched guide to the history of the Newlyn industrial class.
It explores initial social and economic factors, along with individuals' influences that together provided the catalyst for the establishment, and following success of, the craft guild at Newlyn. The text also describes how copper repoussé is created and even divulges secret techniques, which the Newlyn craftsmen strove to keep hidden, used in the production of their stunning copper work.
This tome begins by describing how the preoccupations of certain individuals had a huge impact on the popular taste for hand made crafts and, consequently, the founding of early the arts and crafts movements. It seems that the origins of the Newlyn industrial class stretch back as far as 1829. At this time leading thinkers, such as Carlyle and Ruskin, began the fashion for hand made goods by `observing the mechanical age with grave doubt', criticising perfect machine made crafts as `signs of spiritual collapse'.
The layout has the effect of making the text very accessible, making `Newlyn Copper' an excellent source of reference. This quality is emphasised by the repetition of facts and dates, ensuring that important information is not forgotten. Moreover, it enables readers to absorb the information at their own pace. Also a timeline is provided as a quick reference for those of us with weaker memories.
Newlyn Copper is brimming with photographs of original repoussé artefacts, contemporary adverts and newspaper articles, again accentuating the thoroughness of its exploration of the subject.
Georgina Yates (Cornish World Magazine).
It explores initial social and economic factors, along with individuals' influences that together provided the catalyst for the establishment, and following success of, the craft guild at Newlyn. The text also describes how copper repoussé is created and even divulges secret techniques, which the Newlyn craftsmen strove to keep hidden, used in the production of their stunning copper work.
This tome begins by describing how the preoccupations of certain individuals had a huge impact on the popular taste for hand made crafts and, consequently, the founding of early the arts and crafts movements. It seems that the origins of the Newlyn industrial class stretch back as far as 1829. At this time leading thinkers, such as Carlyle and Ruskin, began the fashion for hand made goods by `observing the mechanical age with grave doubt', criticising perfect machine made crafts as `signs of spiritual collapse'.
The layout has the effect of making the text very accessible, making `Newlyn Copper' an excellent source of reference. This quality is emphasised by the repetition of facts and dates, ensuring that important information is not forgotten. Moreover, it enables readers to absorb the information at their own pace. Also a timeline is provided as a quick reference for those of us with weaker memories.
Newlyn Copper is brimming with photographs of original repoussé artefacts, contemporary adverts and newspaper articles, again accentuating the thoroughness of its exploration of the subject.
Georgina Yates (Cornish World Magazine).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have been interested in collecting, dealing in and writing about Newlyn copper for the last 20 years and found this book to be a "must have" buy. The plus points include paperback format to keep costs down and an excellent selection of photos. The text takes the Newlyn copper story forward and the Writers have uncovered many, new to me, facts. I liked the paragraphs on stamping especially.
The book concentrates on the early years of Newlyn metalwork, I should like to see the story completed. I also feel that there is still time for more about the metalworkers to be discovered. I think it is not good enough to say a piece is "Newlyn Copper" and leave it at that when a picture is described as "Newlyn School" and people move Heaven and Earth to find the name of the artist if not signed. No two pieces of handmade metalwork can be the same even if made as a pair by one man. There are probably enough pieces in the hands of owners who know who made the piece to produce a guide. This may require a locally born researcher to interview the family and friends of the Newlyn School workers but I hope someone will take it on. Great book as it is however!
The book concentrates on the early years of Newlyn metalwork, I should like to see the story completed. I also feel that there is still time for more about the metalworkers to be discovered. I think it is not good enough to say a piece is "Newlyn Copper" and leave it at that when a picture is described as "Newlyn School" and people move Heaven and Earth to find the name of the artist if not signed. No two pieces of handmade metalwork can be the same even if made as a pair by one man. There are probably enough pieces in the hands of owners who know who made the piece to produce a guide. This may require a locally born researcher to interview the family and friends of the Newlyn School workers but I hope someone will take it on. Great book as it is however!
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Finally a book on Newlyn Copper
6 Feb 2010
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A well researched, expansive study of all those involved in in the design and production of the copper crafts made in the Newlyn area of Cornwall, England during the Arts and Crafts era. This little studied area of collecting finally has a great reference for all those interested.
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