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Loading... Eva Zeisel, designer for industryby Martin P. Eidelberg
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This volume focuses on the career of Eva Zeisel & her ceramic designs from the 1920s to the 1960s. Her long extensive career began in Europe & then to the United States where teaching & designing developed. Her leadership in the progression & development of the avant-garde style is covered in the book with seminal essays by well known ceramic specialists. Her individual approach to design reflect the changing face of American aesthetics as the reaction & influence by the Bauhaus movements & then the Scandinavians affected modern design. Her unique approach to design is uniquely illustrated with color photography & includes a special commentary by the designer on her work. A section also illustrates some of the markings on some of her ceramic ware & as well, a short bibliography. Eva Zeisel is well recognized for her designs in many museums in the US, Canada & Europe. This book is an informative resource for anyone interested in ceramics & the decorative arts. The scholarship in the book has become the standard reference book for collectors & scholars alike. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)738.092The arts Sculpture and related arts Ceramic arts History and geography of potteryLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |