La verrerie artistique de Saint-Prex: Innovations artistiques et techniques

Uittreksel

"This book sheds light on creations designed between 1930 and 1964 by the 'Verrerie artistique' of Saint-Prex. The works can be found in Swiss public collections today. Founded on an analysis of only recently accessible sources, interviews with former employees or their descendants, and an examination of the works' technical, stylistic, and formal aspects, it presents the first detailed chronology of production. It reveals the reception of international glass art as well as the flourishing contemporary Swiss ceramics in Saint-Prex. The importance of this glassworks in the Canton of Vaud within the context of Swiss glass art is thus emphasized"-- Provided by publisher.

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1. Origines et conditions de developpement de l'art verrier : de la Verrerie de St-Prex à Vetropack / Philippe Klein -- 2. La Verrerie artistique de Saint-Prex (1930-1964) / Sibylle Walther. 2.1 Genèse d'une ligne artistique (1900-1930) ; 2.2. Du caprice au purisme (1930-1935) ; 2.3. Une nouvelle branche d'activité... (1935-1964) -- 3. Les Verres de Saint-Prex : l'importance des collections privées / Erwin Baumgartner.