Modernism, rebelling against the ornament of the 19th century, limited the vocabulary of the designer. Modernism emphasized straight lines, eliminating the expressive S curve. This made it harder to communicate emotions through design. — Eva Zeisel Copy Share Image
When you begin your work, nothing exists. When it is finished it looks as if it just happened, spontaneously, effortlessly, convincingly. It looks as… — Eva Zeisel Copy Share Image
Men have no concept of how to design things for the home. Women should design the things they use. — Eva Zeisel Copy Share Image
If I hadn't been a designer, I'd have been a painter. I began as a painter and learned the craft of pottery in order… — Eva Zeisel Copy Share Image
I never wanted to do something grotesque. I never wanted to shock. I wanted my audience to be happy, to be kind. — Eva Zeisel Copy Share Image
