Eva Zeisel was one of the twentieth century's most influential ceramicists and designers of modern housewares. Her distinctive take on modern industrial design was inspired by organic form and brought beauty and playfulness to housewares, earning her designs a beloved place in midcentury homes. This richly illustrated volumeathe first-ever complete biographical account of Zeisel's life and workapresents an extensive survey of every line she ever created, all captured in gorgeous new photography, plus 28 short essays from scholars, collectors, curators, and designers. The definitive book on the grande dame of twentieth-century ceramics, this is an essential resource for anyone who appreciates modern design.Our initial bond evolved from my interest in her design, our mutual interests in history, culture, and even mundane aspects of life, ... doing was not about ideology or heavily theorized design; this proa cess of form giving was indeed her playful search for beauty, ... to me, my husa band (whom Eva adored and who adored her), and the guests we took along to her aparta ment and home in the country.
Title | : | Eva Zeisel |
Author | : | Pat Moore, Pirco Wolfframm, Pat Kirkham |
Publisher | : | Chronicle Books - 2013-10-15 |
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