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GARNITURES /ANGLAIS

This exquisite gift book explores the phenomenon of 'garnitures', or matching sets of ceramic vases. From the 1650s such sets were used in elite European interiors as an integral part of the decorative scheme; displayed on chimney-pieces, cupboards, tables or over doors, they 'garnished' the interior and so enhanced the status of the owner. The fashion began in Europe using mismatched Chinese porcelain beakers and jars. As imports of Chinese porcelain ceased between 1657 and 1683, European potters at Nevers and Delft copied the originally exotic forms, unifying the sets with matching patterns, or with metal mounts. The fashion continued throughout the 1700s, with almost every ceramic manufactory producing examples, but came to its conclusion during the Arts and Crafts period, when the singular vase became the rage and many sets were broken up and dispersed. This book brings together some of the National Trust's most important sets of garnitures, showing them in their historic context. Many have never been published before, and will be an important souvenir of a unique exhibition.
Country USA
Brand V&A
Manufacturer VICTORIA ALBERT
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781851779000
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781851779000
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	V&A
Manufacturer	VICTORIA ALBERT
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781851779000
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781851779000
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00