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Wedgwood

Mon 05 Jun

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Widcombe Social Club

This lecture explores the contribution of Josiah Wedgwood to the history of world ceramics: beginning with his early career as a potter; the development and marketing of cream-coloured earthenware; the opening of the Etruria factory and the development of encaustic painting.

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Wedgwood
Wedgwood

Time & Location

05 Jun 2023, 11:30 – 12:30

Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK

About the Event

Lecturer Jane Gardiner

Location Hybrid (in-person and online)

This lecture explores the contribution of Josiah Wedgwood to the history of world ceramics: beginning with his early career as a potter; the development and marketing of cream-coloured earthenware; the opening of the Etruria factory and production of black basalts and the development of encaustic painting. It will consider sources of inspiration and Wedgwood’s response to the new neo-classical taste, the development of jasperware and copying of the famous Portland Vase.

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Hybrid Format

This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.

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