This book and retrospective of the French potter Emile Decceur (1876-1953) includes some one hundred pieces of a career that spanned almost fifty years, covering work from the flowing lines and organically-derived forms of Art Nouveau to the more geometrical style of Art Deco. The life and work of Decceur, a major figure of twentieth century European ceramics, is described in detail for the first time. Concerned with the harmony between shape, material and decoration, Decceur created work that is both artistically and technically accomplished. Orphaned at the age of only fourteen, Decceur discovered ceramics through the work of Edmond Lachenal, serving an apprenticeship with him from 1890. At the time Lachenal was considered to be one of the most important ceramists of the late nineteenth century. A quick learner, Decceur took increasing responsibility in the workshop and by 1900 was jointly signing some stoneware pieces made in conjunction with his teacher for the Universal Exhibition.
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