Birks, Tony
Lucie Rie
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840334487
- author:
- Birks, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stenlake Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 22 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: arts & entertainment
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lucie Rie: A Life in Ceramics Tony Birks explores the life and work of Lucie Rie, a pioneering British ceramicist. Born in Vienna in 1902, Rie fled Austria after the Nazi occupation and settled in England, where she became a leading figure in the development of modern ceramics. This biography provides an in-depth look at Rie's artistic career, from her early days as a student to her later success as a studio potter. With detailed descriptions of her work and its significance, Birks sheds light on Rie's innovative approach to ceramic design and her enduring influence on the art form.