Art of Death: Visual Culture in the English Death Ritual c.1500 - c.1800
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    		Art of Death: Visual Culture in the English Death Ritual c.1500 - c.1800
    Nigel Llewellyn
    Manufacturer: Reaktion Books
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    ASIN: 0948462167

    Book Description

    How did our ancestors die? Whereas in our own day the subject of death is usually avoided, in pre-Industrial England the rituals and processes of death were present and immediate. People not only surrounded themselves with memento mori, they also sought to keep alive memories of those who had gone before. This continual confrontation with death was enhanced by a rich culture of visual artifacts. In The Art of Death, Nigel Llewellyn explores the meanings behind an astonishing range of these artifacts, and describes the attitudes and practices which lay behind their production and use.Illustrated and explained in this book are an array of little-known objects and images such as death's head spoons, jewels and swords, mourning-rings and fans, wax effigies, church monuments, Dance of Death prints, funeral invitations and ephemera, as well as works by well-known artists, including Holbein, Hogarth and Blake.
    The Art of Death: Visual Culture in the English Death Ritual, c.1500 - c.1800.
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      		The Art of Death: Visual Culture in the English Death Ritual, c.1500 - c.1800.
      N., LLEWELLYN
      Manufacturer: London
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      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: B000S6XC60

      Handpainting Porcelain
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Wonderful motifs, great varitey, Great instructions - BUY IT
      		 Handpainting Porcelain
      Astrid Sartiges , and Richard Boutin
      Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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      ASIN: 0823021823

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      In the centuries-old tradition of the true porcelain artist, Astrid de Sartiges creates exquisite little works of art on porcelain tableware. Cups and saucers, plates and platters, bowls and candlesticks are strewn with delicate draftsmanship in lovely colors, featuring dainty florals, striking graphics (an elaborate alphabet in red on a bright yellow plate), hints of whimsy (tiny people walking their dogs past a townhouse facade on a teacup), and exotic touches (a full dinner set sporting scenes inspired by the Arabian Nights). In addition to color photos of the finished product and colored painting diagrams, complete pattern templates are included. The general techniques section, however, as well as the individual step-by-step instructions, are quite superficial, indicating a presumption that readers are already fairly experienced with the craft. Beginners will also be put off by the fact that these specialty paints must be fired in a special porcelain oven. But the beauty of these designs should not be reserved only for the advanced porcelain painter: The patterns are equally appropriate for use with ordinary glass paint that air-dries or sets in a home oven, or with regular craft paint on any applicable surface. These designs are also perfect for devotees of do-it-yourself ceramic-painting centers, which supply bisqueware and glazes and then fire the finished pieces for you. --Amy Handy

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Wonderful motifs, great varitey, Great instructions - BUY IT.......2002-04-29

      I can't say enough good things about this delightful book. I love it. It is brimming with a wide variety of beautiful designs. From delicate roses to Christmas holly and alpine motifs to charming little mirrors, this book has something for everyone.

      The book is made up mostly of projects. The instructions are excellent, including step-by-step directions accompanied by large clear illustrations. Full-size templates for design transfer are included for all the designs in the book. There is also a small section in the back that gives details on color, materials and techniques.

      I especially liked the Arabian nights theme with wonderful images of people and architecture to be painted on plates, candlesticks and tea cups. Fanciful gourds with insects painted inside hors d'oeuvres dishes are another favorite. I also loved projects featuring an array of feathers and a large selection of seashells.

      Before I bought this book I didn't realize it used paints that required a special porcelain firing oven. I have only used the newer ones that work in a regular oven. However, I am certainly not sorry I bought it. The wonderful motifs can easily be painted on anything using the appropriate medium in similar colors. I know these lovely designs will make it into the many other crafts I do.
      American Painted Porcelain: Collector's Identification & Value Guide
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Great photos of hand painted china
      • Extensive, expansive, educational
      • Indispensable for handpainted porcelain collectors.
      • The best book I have ever read. Couldn't put it down!!!!!!!
      		 American Painted Porcelain: Collector's Identification & Value Guide
      Dorothy Kamm
      Manufacturer: Collector Books
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      ASIN: 0891457569

      Book Description

      Collectors and dealers are only recently becoming aware of the history, beauty, and potential value of American painted porcelain. Unlike European porcelain, American porcelain can be readily acquired in all price ranges, allowing people with various budgets to collect these art treasures. Over 20,000 American artists decorated porcelain, yet American Painted Porcelain is the first reference guide on their work. This book, with over 200 full-color photos plus marks and signatures, will help you distinguish between European and American, mass-produced, decal-decorated, and hand-painted pieces. Simple identification method; establishes a dating system; gives tips on investing and how to build, catalog, and research a collection; gives a listing of historical homes, societies, and museums with significant American porcelain collections; includes a chronology and charts for easy referral. 1997 values. AUTHORBIO: Dorothy Kamm is an award-winning porcelain artist, author, and expert on hand-painted porcelain. She is a certified and registered artists and teacher by International Porcelain Artists and Teachers, Inc. She has been teaching the art of porcelain and painting for more than a decade. She is the author of American Painted Porcelain Collector's Identification and Value Guide, Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain, and Painted Porcelain Jewelry and Buttons. REVIEW: This colorful book includes the history of painted porcelain, a chronology of events, techniques used, important artists and schools of paintings, and explanations of painting styles.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great photos of hand painted china.......1999-10-11

      Nice for studies and examples of others work but value is underpriced. One must consider the value to the person collecting the china.

      5 out of 5 stars Extensive, expansive, educational.......1999-01-14

      A must-have for collectors and antique dealers alike. This book details the history, production, and decoration of American handpainted porcelain, all with beautiful photographs and helpful illustrations. A key component is the identification and valuation of handpainted items.

      5 out of 5 stars Indispensable for handpainted porcelain collectors........1999-01-14

      Even though I had been collecting since 1984 I discovered how much there is to know about the subject. Full of history, insights, examples and references, plus beautiful format and photograpy.

      5 out of 5 stars The best book I have ever read. Couldn't put it down!!!!!!!.......1997-08-18

      Beautiful pictures, excellent information, nothing like it. For novice and advanced collectors I have not found a source so thorough. I suggest you contact the author and review this book. You won't be sorry
      Atelier Le Tallec: Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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        		Atelier Le Tallec: Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
        Keith Waterbrook-Clyde , and Thomas Waterbrook-Clyde
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        Porcelain Painting With Uwe Geissler (A Schiffer Craft Book)
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          Uwe Geissler
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          For the beginner as well as the advanced artist, Geissler describes everything worth knowing about the technique and necessary utensils for porcelain painting. In the beginning it is necessary to learn the technique and practice with color and oil to create a solid basic knowledge. Numerous step-by-step illustrations help. When the technique has been mastered and one can reproduce several good "models" properly, it is time to create one's own designs. Photographs of finished works and Geissler's instructions help with this step. His instructions are centered around the classic flower painting, but very modern types of decoration are described as well.
          Painting Porcelain in the Meissen Style (Schiffer Craft Book)
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          • Appropiate porcelian book for the beginners
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          ASIN: 0764302809

          Book Description

          The classic porcelain painting from Meissen ranks among the most beautiful and precious of all that the porcelain art has produced. The author shows, in many colored step-by-step illustrations, how the porcelain painter can personally create decorations in the Meissen manner. Especially popular are the thirty-six flower motifs and the classic onion pattern, as well as the green grapevine decoration.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Appropiate porcelian book for the beginners.......2007-04-03

          For whom beginning porcelain painting, this is proper guide book.
          We can catch a sample to follow..
          Hand Painted Porcelain Plates: Nineteenth Century to the Present
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Beautiful book!
          • PURE PORCELAIN PLEASURE!
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          Richard Rendall , and Elise Abrams
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          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!.......2007-03-27

          A rich source of inspiration for a painter on porcelain, a pleasure for an art lover!

          5 out of 5 stars PURE PORCELAIN PLEASURE!.......2006-01-03

          As a collector of fine antique porcelains, I was eager to own this book, and delighted when it was finally delivered! The artistry of painting on porcelains has been presented before in other publications, but "Hand Painted Porcelain Plates: Nineteenth Century to the Present" provides a new benchmark in terms of both text information and illustration.

          With superb photographic technique, each image captures the magnificent color, form and art and the captions describing the age, area of origin and artist are very well done.

          The plate chapters are arranged by country. German, Austrian and Bohemian plates include a history of manufacture, and makers like Richard Klemm, Ambrosius Lamm and other notable producers of Dresden porcelain, as well as portrait specimens produced by KPM and the artists of Vienna are included in this important chapter.

          World class English porcelains are well-represented, with stunning and rare Worcester examples, as well as outstanding painted plates from Coalport, Davenport, Minton and Wedgwood. I enjoyed the recognition afforded to the venerable firm of John Aynsley, and the painted scenic view plates are generally missed by other publications on antique and collectible porcelains.

          Many French porcelain makers set the decorating standard for others, and the chapter devoted to the makers from France, including Limoges and Sevres, are alone, well worth the price of the book!

          With important information on marks, as well as fake and reproduction plates, Richard Rendall presents a clear and comprehensive text, and the examples from Elise Abram's collection are clearly representative of the most luxurious porcelain on the planet!

          Recommended to both new and advanced collectors, you will not be dissappointed! This book is truly a feast for the eyes!
          Painting China & Porcelain
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Full of information:
          • Wonderful
          • China Painting
          		 Painting China & Porcelain
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          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Full of information:.......2001-07-09

          This book has a lot of valuable information in it. I will be using it for a reference as I need help in my china painting. Also nice paintings and designs to go by.

          5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2000-10-04

          Sheila Southwell is a wonderful teacher and also she is a very, very good painter. She is honest in her opinions and very helpful for people who wants paint china/porcelain. And reading her book is also a pleasure! Thank you, Sheila.

          5 out of 5 stars China Painting.......2000-09-17

          Shelia gives good directions on how to paint china and she give detailed drawings. She gives colors and how to fire. There are lessons on your brushes and palette. How to mix your paints and also the mediuns to use. how to care for your brushes and how to clean them. Shelia is a wonderful china painter and teacher. This book is a teaching tool. Fran Trittenbach
          The Decorative Art of Limoges Porcelain and Boxes
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Too much NEW Limoges
          • The book to own for anyone interested in Limoges porcelain!
          • A very comprehensive book on French Limoges Porcelain
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          Keith Waterbrook-Clyde , and Thomas Waterbrook-Clyde
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          ASIN: 0764308025

          Book Description

          The story of porcelain making and decorating in Limoges, France, is a tale of artists and potters; kings and an emperor; a revolution; and the emergence of a great industry. Limoges comes to life in over 1,100 photographs of porcelain and porcelain marks made over the past 100 plus years, concentrating on pieces dating from the 1860s to the present day. Along with a discussion of the manufacturing and decorating of both fine porcelain pieces and boxes, there is a full section dedicated to Limoges companies and their manufacturing and decorating marks. Captions include price guides. A fine index turns a lovely illustrated book into a valuable reference tool. All the photos of porcelain and boxes are in color.

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars Too much NEW Limoges.......2003-01-27

          I purchased this book based on these reviews and I was disappointed. I am interested in ANTIQUE Limoges vs newer pieces of Limoges and new boxes from retail shops. Love Schiffer books and I highly recommend Antique Limoges at Home.

          5 out of 5 stars The book to own for anyone interested in Limoges porcelain!.......1999-07-05

          This is the perfect book for the person wanting to know about Limoges porcelain. From Limoges Boxes to specific manufactures of all different types of pieces, it's all in here! The pictures are beautiful! The backmarks and values make it a great tool for anyone wanting to collect Limoges.

          5 out of 5 stars A very comprehensive book on French Limoges Porcelain.......1999-06-28

          Waterbrook-Clyde have done a lot of research in compiling their list of backmarks for so many various Limoges companies. There are also many photos of beautiful and unusual pieces of Limoges porcelain. They have done a great job with a very difficult study.
          Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Clever, lovely and entertaining.
          • American Painted Porcelain by Dorothy Kamm
          • Kamm's companion to her previous book shines!
          		 Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain
          Dorothy Kamm
          Manufacturer: Antique Trader Books
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          ASIN: 158221008X

          Book Description

          This study catalogues, categorizes, and describes American painted porcelain of the late Victorian era. Informative text with hundreds of color photosoutlines the function and significance of this art form, now undergoing a resurgence in the antiques market.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Clever, lovely and entertaining........2005-10-30

          This book is unlike any other Antique Trader guide I've ever used. Not only does it contain both a table of contents and an index, its content is well organized, comprehensive and very well written. Ms. Kamm approached the writing and compilation of the book with the same fervor Victorian's applied to their quest for perfection. Okay, enough of the hyperbole. If you're looking for a reference to help you identify the difference between a teapot and a chocolate pot, this is the book for you. Ms. Kamm has meticulously identified each piece of popular American painted porcelain, explained its purpose and identified its value. While there are not multiple examples of each piece (a volume of that scope would require at least ten times the space) this book will give you a basic knowledge of the various pieces, their function, and value. The layout is logical and creative, the text is engaging, the photos are gorgeous and the values are very realistic. Ms. Kamm has created a very good reference for the beginning collector or dealer.

          4 out of 5 stars American Painted Porcelain by Dorothy Kamm.......2000-10-26

          China painting was a popular pastime in the Victorian era. This book is very useful in identifying items from the period 1877-1917. Some pieces are unmarked and some are marked with various manufacturers but were sold as "blanks" and decorated. Descriptions of how the items were used at the turn of the century, outlines of how the items were produced, and examination of the styles of painting are considered in evaluation and in valuation. Values in average retail range were given for approximately 400 pieces. Artists and studios are listed so that you can find out more about your signed pieces. I wish more information was available on the decals used.

          5 out of 5 stars Kamm's companion to her previous book shines!.......1999-06-23

          When I received the Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain, by Dorothy Kamm, I was concerned that this would be a rehash of her previous book entitled, American Painted Porcelain. But to my suprise and satisfaction, this book is the perfect companion to the first. Whereas the first book answered general questions regarding identifying and pricing American hand painted porcelain treasures, her new book goes into greater detail regarding the history, function, and the importance of these pieces within the American culture, emphasizing the Victorian, and post-Victorian era. Having read this book from cover to cover, I feel more confident in identifying, pricing, and understanding the significance of these art treasures. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in porcelain and/or Victorian history. This book is a steal relative to the wealth of information conveyed to the reader.
          The Art of Painting on Porcelain
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • I LIKE TO SEE THIS BOOK
          • Excellent book, one of the finest for European techniques.
          		 The Art of Painting on Porcelain
          Georges Miserez-Schira
          Manufacturer: Chilton Book Co
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          ASIN: 0801961556

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars I LIKE TO SEE THIS BOOK.......1999-04-06

          THIS BOOK IS FOR LEARNING HOW TO PAIN

          5 out of 5 stars Excellent book, one of the finest for European techniques........1997-10-02

          The author gives the basics as well as very good illustrations and describes techniques clearly.

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