Фарфор Дании и Швеции на всемирных выставках конца XIX столетия
Danish and Swedish porcelain at the World’s Fairs in the end of 19th century

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to a review of World’s Fairs in the end of 19th century, especially is considered The Royal Copenhagen porcelain manufacture (Denmark) and Rorstrand (Sweden). A great interest in archaeology characterizes decorative design of Scandinavian porcelain in the second half of the nineteenth century. Admiration for the simple forms and stylized ornament of “antique” vases also influenced early forays into art pottery in the United States. While the historicist pieces commanded great respect for the manufacturer’s mastery of difficult procedures, the Japanese-style designs were admired for their novelty. The display at the Paris Centennial Exposition in 1900 was regarded as a triumph for Royal Copenhagen porcelain Manufactures and its masters. The author draws conclusion about the crucial importance of success Scandinavian porcelain for the future development of porcelain in 20th-century applied arts.

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