Maiolica

Italian Renaissance Ceramics in The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Timothy Wilson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published:6th Sep '16

Should be back in stock very soon

Maiolica cover

The brightly colored tin-enameled earthenware called maiolica was among the major accomplishments of decorative arts in 16th-century Italy.  This in-depth look at the history of maiolica, told through 140 exemplary pieces from the world-class collection at the Metropolitan Museum, offers a new perspective on a major aspect of Italian Renaissance art.  Most of the works have never been published and all are newly photographed. The ceramics are featured alongside detailed descriptions of production techniques and a consideration of the social and cultural context, making this an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors.  The imaginatively decorated works include an eight-figure group of the Lamentation, the largest and most ambitious piece of sculpture produced in a Renaissance maiolica workshop; pharmacy jars; bella donna plates; and more.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University Press


Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
(08/29/16–02/26/17)

ISBN: 9781588395610

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 2041g

392 pages