Arequipa Mission Arts Crafts Pottery - History Development Types / In-Depth Book

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FIRED BY IDEALS: AREQUIPA POTTERY AND THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
by Suzanne Baizerman, Lynn Downey, and John Toki, Oakland Museum of California, Pomegranate Europe Ltd., London, 2000.
Wonderful illustrated in color and black-and-white, this book presents a pictorial survey of Arequipa art pottery and the Arts & Crafts movement.  This book accompanied an exhibit which featured the works of Arequipa Pottery at the Oakland Museum of California on 11 November 2000 through 29 April 2001.
“The Arequipa Sanatorium, located in rural Marin County, was founded in 1911 by Dr. Philip Brown.  Influenced by the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement, he sought to provide his working-class female patients not only with the medical care and rest that they needed, but also with the opportunity to engage in a creative pursuit that was both therapeutic and marketable.  Brown settled upon pottery.  Through vintage photographs, technical illustrations, and beautiful full-color reproductions
FIRED BY IDEALS: AREQUIPA POTTERY AND THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
tells the story of this progressive institution and analyzes the distinctive pottery created there.  With their simple charm and strong ties to the natural environment, Arequipa wares remain treasured examples of American art pottery and the Arts and Crafts era.”
8.5” x 11” softback in very good condition.  129 pages.
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