French Nevers Faience (1585 - 1900), volumes 3+4
French Nevers Faience (1585 - 1900), volumes 3+4 The era of manufactures
This box of 2 hardcover books with 634 color pages contains some 1000 great color illustrations presents the French Nevers Faience.
From the end of the 16th century until the beginning of the 17th century, Nevers is the largest French pottery center.
At the 17th century, during its golden age, the Nevers faience created an incredible diversity of decorations that you may discover today traversing the museums in the world.
The four centuries of production in Nevers are the subject of this complete publication in 4 volumes. Vol. 3 Contents (The 18th century, the era of manufactures):- Introduction
- The decorative styles of the 18th century: history and evolution
- Economic growth and the end of the domination of Nevers
Degeneration of the styles of the eighteenth century and new ornamental decorations (1700 - Ca 1740) - The industry is to conquer the polychrome renewal of the decors (1740 - 1762)
- The triumph of the industry: the peak of polychrome (1763 - 1785)
- The end of an era (1786 - 1800)
- Annexes
Vol. 4 Contents (The 19th century, alliances, decline and revival):- Introduction
- Attempts to adapt: the stencil (1818 - 1847)
- The inevitable decline (1848 - 1862)
- Renewal (1863 - 1900)
- Annexes
The French texts are written by Jean Rosen.
Printed in 2011, this box with 2 books is NEW and is 9 inches x 12 inches ( 23 cm x 30 cm ).
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