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L'Atelier de Limoges: From Royal Patronage to Contemporary Art

L'Atelier de Limoges: From Royal Patronage to Contemporary Art

Peridore, Stephen

Paperback

French History

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ISBN13: 9798180546951
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Soul of the White Clay provides a comprehensive exploration of Limoges porcelain, tracing its evolution from a provincial French discovery to a global symbol of luxury and cultural identity. The narrative begins with the geological miracle of 1768-the discovery of kaolin-and moves through the centuries, examining how the city of Limoges leveraged a millennium of craft heritage to build an industrial empire. From the royal patronage of the Ancien Régime to the transatlantic commercial revolution led by the Haviland family, the book details the technical mastery and artistic ambition required to produce 'White Gold.' It delves into the 'grand feu' firing process, the intricate world of hand-painted decoration, and the industry's resilience through the French Revolution and two World Wars. Beyond history, the text highlights contemporary reinventions, showcasing how houses like Bernardaud collaborate with modern artists like Jeff Koons to push the medium into the future. This manuscript

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