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A reference work for collectors and enthusiasts of 18th-century objets d'art Featuring essays by leading specialists in the fields of European applied artOne hundred masterpieces of European art and arts and crafts of the eighteenth century form a panorama of innovation, design and expert realisation. In their sumptuous design, the porcelain, furniture, bronzes and silver objects are all miracles of the luxury craftsmanship found in court art. Such sophisticated design was the driving force behind the quickly successive styles of classicism, naturalism and the exotic design of the Rococo...

This book is a result of the artist's wish to preserve his family's history and way of life for his son who grew up in the Austin metropolitan area and had no exposure to small town life. While this book came from a desire to share with the author's son his cultural roots, it serves the same purpose for any young Tejano whose parents came from humble beginnings. The stories and artwork are eminently relatable to most Tejanos who grew up in a rural area.

The author/artist is a member of the Soto family, which has a long history of living in Edroy. The Soto family contributed all of...