In this thesis, the Egyptian motives on the production of the British potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) are put into context. By looking at the personal and cultural-historical influences on...Show moreIn this thesis, the Egyptian motives on the production of the British potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) are put into context. By looking at the personal and cultural-historical influences on Wedgwood, we have found several reasons why we find examples of classical and Egyptian motives in his work.Show less