Illustrates the work of Danish craftsmen in the making of pottery, furniture, toys, silverware, etc. Begins by showing ceramic workers making pottery and earthenware and then describes some of the experiments in design and in the use if new types of glazes by various artists. Examples of ceramic ware of the foremost artists in Denmark are shown. Prominent furniture designers are then shown at work and examples of designs of modern furniture, including types suitable for mass production are illustrated. Designs for wooden toys are shown too. Concludes by showing how artists plan new designs in silver and how silversmiths fashion articles from their designs.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
28443
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Denmark
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artisans
Crafts & Visual Arts → Ceramics
Crafts & Visual Arts → Design
Crafts & Visual Arts → Furniture design
Crafts & Visual Arts → Furniture designers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Pottery
Short films
Short films → Short films - Denmark
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)