Magnificence of Rococo: Kaendler's Meissen porcelain figures

Abstract

"The name Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775) is closely entwined in the 18th century with the golden age of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. His exceptional artistic talent, coupled with craftsmanship, enabled him to capture the daily life of the nobility in their palaces and residences in numerous figures and groups. In doing so, he did not limit himself to official events but reflected tastes and aspirations as well as current trends. In the publication Magnificence of Rococo impressive porcelain figurines from top-class European private collections are brought together for the first time: on over 300 pages, these magnificent, often unique objects provide insights into courtly life of the Baroque and Rococo periods"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Foreword / by Andrzej Betlej -- Foreword / by Dirk Syndram -- Foreword / by Alfredo Reyes -- Rococo table decoration amongst the nobility / Viviane Mesqui -- The Saxon-Polish Elector-Kings: newly acquired magnificence and the invention of European porcelain / Dirk Syndram -- Johann Joachim Kaendler and his collaborators at the Meissen Manufactory / Christian Lechelt -- "Auf Indianische Arth": figural representations of Asians and Ottomans in Meissen porcelain / Julia Weber -- Wawel Royal Castle and its porcelain / Dorota Gabryś -- Catalogue -- The nobility / Wilko Beckmann -- Animal fights and hunting / Claudia Bodinek -- Commedia dell'arte / Katharina Hantschmann -- Peoples and animals of foreign lands / Vanessa Sigalas -- Ordinary people / Claudia Bodinek -- The monkey band / Anne Forray-Carlier -- Birds / Julia Weber -- Mounted porcelain / Marie-Laure de Rochebrune -- Showpiece vases / Julia Weber -- Notes on the catalogue and bibliography -- Acknowledgements.