
The History of Ceramics brings together British art historian & curator Paul Greenhalgh and U.S. maker and academic Stephanie Rozene as they reveal the most compelling stories from this often-overlooked corner of art history. From the very first shards that shed light on early civilizations, to stories of power, political intrigue and espionage. Famous artists, extraordinary characters, pioneers a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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How Art Nouveau transformed Parisian Architecture. In this episode we travel to France to meet Hector Guimard the father of French Art Nouveau and the sweeping organic forms that came to define one of the most exciting eras in European culture.
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How did Wedgwood combine pottery with politics? Paul Greenhalgh is joined by Sir Tristram Hunt to discuss the life and work of potter and abolitionist Josiah Wedgwood who created one of the most famous ceramic companies in British history.
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How did Wedgwood create one of the most famous ceramic companies in British history? And what fueled his obsession with science and experimentation? Join Paul Greenhalgh is joined by Sir Tristram Hunt to discuss 18th century England and the life a... more
In this episode Paul and Stephanie discuss how Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, and Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's passion for porcelain created one of the most famous and revered names in the history of ceramics, Sèvres.
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A lively, richly detailed tour through the world of ceramics, focusing on how clay, porcelain, and pottery shaped economies, power dynamics, and cultural exchange across centuries. The discussions weave myth, technology, and art history into accessible narratives, with episodes tracing Europe's porcelain race, East Asian ceramic exchanges during war and displacement, mid‑century studio pottery by Picasso, and pioneering American studio pottery. Notable is the blend of scholarly rigor with vivid anecdotes, practical insights into materials, and a host dynamic that balances maker-ship with historical analysis. The show often centers on archival lore, patronage, and the social contexts that propelled ceramics from utilitarian craft to influent... more
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