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Book cover of Courtly Pleasures: Table Decorations as a Reflection of Baroque Society; featuring two ceramic figurines. Published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers.

Courtly Pleasures

Table Decorations as a Reflection of Baroque Society

By (author) Gun-Dagmar Helke
By (author) Hela Schandelmaier

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  • Showcases beautiful table decorations from a southwest German collection
  • Exquisite porcelain decorations highlight Baroque-era artistry and elegance
  • The publication shows how these table decorations completed interiors as cohesive works of art
Full Description

Scenes of gardens and of love, idyllic hunting parties, picturesque farms, and lifelike animal figurines in porcelain were popular motifs in table decoration from the Baroque to the beginning of the 19th century. These ‘worlds in miniature’ were intended to initiate conversation among the table guests – and of course attest to the discerning taste of the hosts. The decorative pieces were, for all intents and purposes, part of the furnishing scheme and finished off the room’s interior as a total work of art down to the last detail. Central to this was the artisanal sophistication and the perfect mastery of the latest techniques, which breathed new life into the miniatures.

Following on from Courtly Companions: Pugs and Other Dogs in Porcelain and Faience, now Courtly Pleasures presents the most beautiful table decorations produced by a variety of manufacturers, all from the abundant treasures of a southwest German private collection.

Text in English and German.

Specifications
Publisher
Arnoldsche Art Publishers
ISBN
9783897907348
Published
25th Aug 2025
Binding
Hardback
Territory
UK, US, Eastern Europe, France, Benelux, Japan, South Korea, Africa, South America & Ireland exclusive. South Africa, N&M East, China non-exclusive
Size
280 mm x 220 mm
Pages
256 Pages
Illustrations
255 colour
Name of series
Courtly Collection
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