Lithophanes / Margaret Carney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carney, Margaret, 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lithophanes (Ceramics).

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Atglen, PA : Schiffer Pub. Ltd., 2008.

Summary:

"Featuring over 370 stunning photos and detailed, scholarly text, this is the first book about this popular 19th century European art form! They are magical porcelain three-dimensional pictures, which can be seen only when backlit, and were a popular craze in the late Victorian era. The lithophanes here enhanced tea warmers, plaques, vases, night lights, lampshades, table screens, fireplace screens, complexion fans or hand screens, window panels, miniatures, steins, cups, mugs, plates, matchboxes, and candle shields. The text represents years of accumulated research, and provides information on lithophane's Asian inspiration, manufacturing techniques, production history, inspirations, and forms. This book is a must for anyone with a passion for Victorian ceramics and art."--Publisher's website.

Contents:

Lithophanes: definition and description

Creation of lithophanes

Lithophane production history

Asian inspiration

Inspiration for lithophane images

Lithophane forms and functions

Lithophanes in situ

Lithophanic humor

History of the Blair Museum of lithophanes

Museums with lithophanes

Glass, plastic, edible and other lithophanes or lithophanous pictures

20th century and contemporary lithophane artists and manufacturers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-221) and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Erpf Fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9780764330193

0764330195

OCLC:

226354408