Palissy The Potter V2: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162977416)

Palissy The Potter V2: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is a book that tells the story of Bernard Palissy, a renowned French potter and scientist who lived in the 16th century. The book is the second volume in a series that explores Palissy's life and work. The book covers Palissy's early life in Saintes, France, where he was born into a family of modest means. It describes his early struggles to make a living as a potter and his eventual success as a master craftsman. The book also discusses Palissy's scientific work, including his experiments with geology and his pioneering work in the field of natural history.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed account of Palissy's many accomplishments, including his development of a new style of pottery that was both beautiful and functional. The book also explores Palissy's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, and his struggles with poverty and illness.Overall, Palissy The Potter V2: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is a fascinating and insightful look at the life and work of one of France's most celebrated artisans and scientists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, science, or French culture.In Two Volumes. With An Outline Of His Philosophical Doctrines And A Translation Of Illustrative Selections From His Works By Morley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Bernard Palissy, Henry Morley
ISBN-10: 1162977418
ISBN-13: 9781162977416
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d