02423cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000140007804000110009204100170010305000070012010000330012724500710016026400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038150000310041750802010044852012880064953400450193765300310198265300230201370000180203685600430205449439UtSlPG20260610134133.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aa11000839  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aRackham, Bernard,d1876-196412aA Book of Porcelain: Fine examples in the Victoria & Albert Museum 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-07-14  aProduced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"A Book of Porcelain: Fine Examples in the Victoria & Albert Museum" by Bernard Rackham is a comprehensive and visually rich guide to porcelain art, written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on notable porcelain pieces housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum and aims to share the aesthetic and historical significance of selected examples from various cultures, emphasizing the evolution of porcelain craftsmanship.   The opening of the book introduces the reader to the allure and artistic journey of porcelain appreciation, particularly for Western collectors. Rackham outlines the typical stages of growth in understanding and valuing porcelain—beginning with appreciation for local wares, progressing to admire Eastern porcelain, especially Chinese, and culminating in a broad and inclusive appreciation of all significant ceramic works. The initial chapters set the stage for an insightful exploration into Chinese porcelain, providing a foundation for subsequent discussions on Japanese, Italian, French, and German porcelain. Through a blend of elegantly captured illustrations and engaging text, Rackham invites readers to explore the intricate world of decorative ceramics, reflecting a rich heritage of artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVictoria and Albert Museum  aPottery -- England1 aGibb, William40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49439