Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science - Hardcover

""Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science"" is a biographical book about the life and work of Bernard Palissy, a famous French potter and scientist from the 16th century. The book is written by Palissy himself and provides a detailed account of his life, including his upbringing in Saintes, his struggles as a potter, and his groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Palissy's work in pottery is particularly notable, as he developed a unique style of ceramics that incorporated natural elements like plants and animals. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Palissy was also a devoted scientist, experimenting with various methods of chemistry and geology to better understand the natural world. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a true Renaissance man, and provides valuable insight into the art and science of the 16th century.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.