Ceramics of the 1950s
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Ceramics of the 1950s
By (Author) Graham McLaren
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Shire Publications
1st September 2003
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Carving and modelling, moulding and casting
738.094109045
Physical Properties
Paperback
40
Width 149mm, Height 210mm, Spine 6mm
117g
Description
British ceramics of the 1950s are highly evocative of a decade of optimism and change in British life. The austerity of war was quickly banished by a new breed of young consumer who demanded ceramics which were bright and modern. This book considers how pottery manufacturers met this challenge, producing ware which was also prized for design.
Author Bio
Dr Graham McLaren teaches the history of ceramics at Staffordshire University, Stoke on Trent. He is award leader of the unique MA in the History of Ceramics, taught in conjunction with the City Museum and Art Gallery at Hanley.
