Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth

In this engaging discussion, writer Jenny Uglow, urban history professor Rosemary Sweet, and art lecturer Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth explore the fascinating phenomenon of 'vase-mania' in 18th-century Britain. They delve into the societal shifts as antique vases became symbols of status and cultural capital amidst the rise of the middle class. The conversation highlights Josiah Wedgwood’s innovations in pottery, the allure of Greek antiquity, and the relationship between classical aesthetics and modern design, revealing how these influences shaped tastes and identities.