Title:
Rookwood : the rediscovery and revival of an American icon : an illustrated history
Author:
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
Beverly, MA : Rockport Publishers, 2020.
Physical Description:
239 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
ISBN:
9781631598630
Abstract:
"Author and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of this artisanal ceramics company, still operating in the heart of the Ohio River Valley from its founding to present day. Filled with behind-the-scenes artist and creator interviews, stories of Rookwood's avid collectors, as well as never-before-seen images and documents from the company's historic archives, you will see why Rookwood remains a pillar of true craftsmanship. Published to coincide with Rookwood's 140th anniversary, this beautiful, collectible, fully illustrated volume tells the rich story of this female-founded, female-owned great American art pottery company"--provided by publisher.
Contents:
The birth of American pottery -- The world's foremost design studio -- Melding art and industry in the twentieth century -- Simplicity and style -- Evolution of form and style -- Rookwood in the Jazz Age -- The weight of the Great Depression's crushing blow -- Desperate measures to save an icon -- Collectors seek treasures -- Rediscovery and revival.
Language:
English
