Italian Renaissance Maiolica
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851777067 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
New photography shows the dazzling palette of colors used to decorate these objects, which have not faded over time, and emphasizes why the pieces were prized in the Renaissance and remain so popular with today’s collectors.Italian Renaissance Maiolica also includes illustrations from Piccolpasso’s 16th-century manuscript Three Books of the Potter’s Art, an incomparable source on maiolica, to illustrate how these highly valued objects were made.. This long-awaited study explores the significance of these fascinating objects in the art and social history of the Italian Renaissance, tracing their use from birth through courtship and marriage rituals to death, and offering insight into the life of noble families in this period. The V&A has the greatest collection of maiolica, Italian tin-glazed pottery,
Sani, former assistant curator in the Ceramics & Glass Department at the V&A, is an internationally renowned Italian maiolica scholar.. About the AuthorElisa P
"Great publication from V&A" according to Monique's Art Studio. This book is a new (2012) publication from V&A Publishing. Therefore, it covers mostly Renaissance pieces included in the Victoria & Albert Museum collection. It is a great and beautiful book. The text being written by Elisa P. Sani, former Assistant Curator of Ceramics and Glass at the V&A, it provides the best expert knowledge that can be expected from such a renowned institution. The book i. Susan O said Five Stars. great
Elisa P. Sani, former assistant curator in the Ceramics & Glass Department at the V&A, is an internationally renowned Italian maiolica scholar.