Description
This innovative volume investigates the complex interplay between sculpture and decorative arts across Britain and Europe, spanning from the seventeenth century through contemporary practice. Edited by Dr Imogen Hart and Dr Claire Jones, the book challenges traditional hierarchies that have long separated fine art from design, offering fresh perspectives on how sculptural thinking informs decorative production and vice versa.
Through carefully curated essays and case studies, the authors explore material culture as a lens for understanding artistic practice. The collection examines pivotal moments in design history, including ornamental traditions, architectural embellishment, and the evolution of sculptural form in functional objects. Readers will discover how artists and makers have negotiated the boundaries between sculpture and decoration, revealing the aesthetic and conceptual dialogues that define British and European visual culture.
Essential for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in art history, material culture, and design studies, this book provides critical insights into how sculpture continues to influence contemporary decorative practices.
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