{"product_id":"lives-of-the-great-makers","title":"Lives of the Great Makers","description":"This richly illustrated series of biographies explores the lives of the men and women who represent the very pinnacle of craftsmanship through their work in the applied arts. Focusing on the lives and careers of some of the most accomplished artisans represented in the V\u0026amp;A (Victoria and Albert Museum) collection, this visually lavish anthology celebrates the heights of creative achievement. Their trailblazing designs, methods, and aesthetic brilliance led to masterpieces that permanently transformed the fabric and course of the decorative arts.\n\nArranged chronologically from the Renaissance to the present day, the volume places these makers' biographical profiles into historical context through thematic introductions to decorative arts history. The book contains forty illustrated biographies, featuring furniture maker Thomas Chippendale, woodcarver Grinling Gibbons, textile artist Gunta Stölzl, ceramic artist Lucie Rie, as well as goldsmiths, enamelists, and many others. Furthermore, the publication brings to light lesser-known figures who made significant contributions to their respective fields through exceptional skills and innovative applications of materials and technology.\n\nWhile maintaining its core focus on makers across Europe and North America, the work also investigates diverse international influences worldwide. Additionally, this volume examines major turning points across the history of decorative arts, spanning early modern craftsmanship and industrialization to the Arts and Crafts Movement, and from modernism to the postwar craft revival and beyond. Written with expertise, this visual presentation appeals to anyone with an interest in visual culture. Includes 261 colour illustrations.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55984676798786,"sku":"3070","price":2646.0,"currency_code":"TRY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/5734\/8930\/files\/lives-of-the-great-makers-sanat-thames-hudson-13043-30-O.jpg?v=1787595504","url":"https:\/\/lumiefilm.com\/products\/lives-of-the-great-makers","provider":"LUMIE FILM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}