The science and society of WEDGWOOD

摘要

Art, science and a quest for perfection are unmistakeable in the refined and classical ceramics of Wedgwood. England, 1759. An ailing King George II sits upon a throne in torment. British troops are at war in Canada, and have just captured Quebec. The restive American colonies are just a few years from open revolution. Railway lines are rolling out across the green fields of England with the speed and power of the steam engines they will carry An entirely new class of 'industrialists' is growing wealthy from great endeavours of earth, fire and steel.