Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery
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Lucie Rie (1902–1995) is one of the finest modern potters of the 20th century. With over 150 photographs and five new essays, ‘Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery’ celebrates an exceptional life of creative invention and experiment.
Lucie Rie (1902–1995) is one of the finest modern potters of the 20th century. Born and trained in Vienna, her successful early career came to a halt in 1938 when forced to leave Austria to escape the persecution of Jewish people. In exile in London, Rie established a new workshop and over five decades created highly individual bowls, vases and tableware which continue to amaze and inspire today.
With over 150 photographs and five new essays, Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery celebrates an exceptional life of creative invention and experiment.
With texts by Edmund de Waal, Tanya Harrod, Helen Ritchie, Eliza Spindel, Kimberley Chandler and Nigel Wood.
Lucie Rie (1902–1995) is one of the finest modern potters of the 20th century. Born and trained in Vienna, her successful early career came to a halt in 1938 when forced to leave Austria to escape the persecution of Jewish people. In exile in London, Rie established a new workshop and over five decades created highly individual bowls, vases and tableware which continue to amaze and inspire today.
With over 150 photographs and five new essays, Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery celebrates an exceptional life of creative invention and experiment.
With texts by Edmund de Waal, Tanya Harrod, Helen Ritchie, Eliza Spindel, Kimberley Chandler and Nigel Wood.
PUBLISHER:
Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge
ISBN-10:
1904561764
ISBN-13:
9781904561767
BINDING:
Paperback / softback
NUMBER OF PAGES:
240
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
8.858(W) x 11.417(H) x 0.8(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / adult
LANGUAGE:
English