From Invention to Perfection: Masterpieces of Eighteenth Century Decorative ArtPublished by Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt 352 pages, Hardback ISBN 978 3897904422 One 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