Antique Pottery & Porcelain (A Connoisseur's Guide to)

From the classic Greek vases and medieval pottery to the classic period of porcelain, the excesses of the nineteenth century, the brief explosion of art pottery and Art Nouveau, and on to the exuberance of the 1920s and the 1930s Art Deco, pottery is as old as civilization itself. This lavishly illustrated guide is a tour through history, detailing the vast and varied wealth of pottery and porcelain available to collectors. With over 100 full-color photographs, this volume provides beginners and experts alike with the essential information needed to begin and expand a collection.