Publisher's Synopsis
Palissy The Potter V2: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is a biographical book written by Bernard Palissy. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Bernard Palissy, a French artist and scientist who lived in the 16th century. Palissy is known for his contributions to the fields of pottery and ceramics, and his work in the natural sciences.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Palissy's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Palissy's early life, including his upbringing and education. The subsequent chapters delve into his work as a potter and his experiments with glazes and firing techniques. The book also covers Palissy's contributions to the natural sciences, including his work in geology and the study of fossils.Throughout the book, Palissy's life and work are presented in a historical context, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and intellectual climate of the 16th century. The book is well-researched and includes many illustrations and photographs, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of art history, science, and French history. Overall, Palissy The Potter V2: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this remarkable artist and scientist.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.
