Josiah Wedgwood

Josiah Wedgwood: Master Potter (1903) is a book written by Arthur Herbert Church which tells the story of Josiah Wedgwood one of the most famous and influential potters of the 18th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of Wedgwood's life work and achievements tracing his career from his early beginnings as an apprentice potter to his rise as a successful businessman and innovator in the field of ceramics.Church's book explores Wedgwood's many innovations in pottery design and production including his development of new techniques for creating fine porcelain and his use of new materials and glazes to create beautiful and durable pieces. The book also delves into Wedgwood's personal life including his relationships with his family friends and business partners and his involvement in the social and political issues of his time.Throughout the book Church provides vivid descriptions of Wedgwood's creations including his famous jasperware pieces which were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Wedgwood's work as well as portraits and other images of the man himself.Overall Josiah Wedgwood: Master Potter (1903) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of ceramics the life and work of Josiah Wedgwood or the broader social and cultural context of 18th-century Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.