Art Deco Ceramics (The Shire Book) Book

The inter-war period was a time of remarkable creativity for the British pottery industry; introducing some of the brightest and most daring designs ever commercially produced. From striking modernist shapes to vibrant floral tea-ware, British ceramics of the 1920s and 1930s embody enthusiasm for ?the bright new age?. Art Deco Ceramics tells the story of an era, from the flamboyant excesses of the ?Roaring Twenties? to the optimistic ?sunshine pottery? of the Depression.

This guide is an introduction to all the major designers and factories, covering famous names such as Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper, Charlotte Rhead and Keith Murray as well as lesser-known yet equally innovative designers. Providing information on decorative techniques and means to identify and date pieces at a glance, this book will prove an invaluable introductory guide to the interested amateur and collector alike. Being more than a reference work this book looks at inter-war ceramics in context and how they reflect the hopes and aspirations of a bygone age.