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European Porcelain Mania: From Marco Polo to the 18th Century with Hattie Bennett
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We will visit the courts of the Medici, Meissen and Versailles, and meet the powerful sufferers of "Porcelain Mania" and the arcanists, tasked with finding the secret of porcelain. Finally, once the recipe had been perfected in the early 18th Century, we will study examples from Germany, France and England.
Led by esteemed art history expert, Hattie Bennett, this conversation will look at the development of European porcelain over the centuries and across the globe. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased knowledge of the history of porcelain collection, display and European design so prized today.
Hattie has a degree in History of Art and an MA in Historic Interiors, she has a life-long passion and fascination in Fine and Decorative Arts, particularly works produced in Europe from the 16th to 18th century. After working for the Royal Collection in the Print Room at Windsor Castle, she was a curator for a private collector of 17th and 18th century prints and drawings. Hattie has worked for London's foremost framer of important old master paintings during which time she sharpened her appreciation and understanding of the decorative arts and the changing tastes of collecting. Recently she has been dealing in prints and works of art as well as taking groups of all ages to museums and galleries.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Excellent
Hattie is very passionate about this subject & shares her enthusiasm through a very engaging presentation. Beautiful slides with interesting history,