Italian Majolica by Timothy Wilson

Italian Majolica by Timothy Wilson

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Summary

Containing an introduction of the Italian Renaissance ceramics in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, this volume provides a general introduction to the history of maiolica and a sequence of colour illustrations, each with a detailed commentary, which covers all aspects of the subject.

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Italian Majolica by Timothy Wilson

Intended as a general introduction to Italian Renaissance ceramics -- each piece illustrated is chosen from amongst the finest and characteristic of the major centres of production including Florence, Siena and Urbino. The techniques and processes of Renaissance Maiolica are briefly discussed and the subject matter of each painted piece is related to the wider artistic culture of the time.
Timothy Wilson is Keeper of Western Art in the Ashmolean Museum and one of the world's foremost authorities on maiolica.
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ISBN 13 9780714880693
ISBN 10 0714880698
Title Italian Majolica
Author Timothy Wilson
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Year published 1989-10-12
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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