Elegant Eating by Philippa Glanville
Surveying the art of fine dining in Europe from the 16th century to the present day, this book concentrates on the many decorative items - and their usage - that eating and drinking in style have inspired through the ages.
Concentrates on the art of decorating the table, following the courses of a grand dinner from cocktails to dessertsFrom flowers and garlands to porcelain silverware and centrepieces, the many different items created for eating and drinking in style are shown in a rich variety of settings.
Philippa Glanville is a leading expert on the history of dining. She is the author of Silver in Tudor and Early Stuart England and editor of Silver (both published by V&A Publications). Formerly Head of the Metalwork Department at the V&A, she is now Academic Director of Waddesdon Manor and Consultant Curator to the Gilbert Collections, Somerset House. Hilary Young is a curator in the Department of Ceramics and Glass at the V&A and is a leading expert on English Porcelain. His publications include English Porcelain 1745-95: Its Makers, Design, Marketing and Consumption (1999), and editor of The Genius of Wedgwood (1995), the catalogue to the exhibition of the same title.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851773374 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851773371 |
| Title | Elegant Eating |
| Author | Philippa Glanville |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | V & A Publishing |
| Year published | 2002-03-29 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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