Josiah Wedgwood: Tycoon of Taste | HENI Talks
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2018
- “The Steve Jobs of pottery” is how Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, sees eighteenth century design pioneer, Josiah Wedgwood. Inventor, entrepreneur and uncompromising perfectionist, Wedgwood’s ambition changed the face of the decorative arts in Britain forever. Inspired by the latest fashion for classicism, Wedgwood created wares in his Stoke factories for both the masses and the aristocracy, whilst using his designs to support the most morally charged cause of his day - the abolition of slavery. However, it was his obsession with equalling the great icons of the classical past that led to his boldest accomplishment - the Portland Vase, which now lives in the V&A collection.
As one of the key figures behind the campaign to save the Wedgwood Collection for the nation in 2014, Tristram Hunt speaks with passion and wit about the life and legacy of the self-proclaimed ‘Vase-Maker General to the Universe’.
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I have two jasper ware vases gifted by Josiah to my 3 x great grandfather who was Joseph. Wedgewood was a Quaker hence the connection to my family.
That's really interesting. Especially the coin/ badge saying 'Am I not a man and a brother?'
It's really amazing to know about him.
The Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham, Al has the largest collection of Wedgwood out side of England if you are ever in Birmingham you should visit the museum.
Bought a Queensware tea cup and saucer yesterday from an antique store. It's a true work of art and I'm so fascinated by the history and prestige behind the Wedgwood name.
Sounds like a lovely purchase! Nice to hear you enjoyed learning about the history of the Wedgwood name. You might also like our film 'What is: Ceramic Art?', available here: ua-cam.com/video/t5IxnjNcwXA/v-deo.html
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2:30 whats the name of the artwork? Thanks🙏
What an incredibly talented and adventurous craftsman he was!
His works are so beautiful!
I didn't know he was against slavery ... a great man!
Glad to shed new insight :)!
Thank You! It was a very interesting story.
I want some of these pieces so badly
Thank you. Very informative!
Unfortunately, 'pottery' isn't anything as close to porcelain. Lovely as jasperware relief decorations are, there remains one problem with them as they tens to accumulate muck and seep a black from within which only cleaning with bleach periodically can remove. So, again, I must say that when the English tell their history, they're usually hawking a better version of the facts, ie 'marketing'. But I am seduced too; can one resist how this story is told? 😉