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Book Maiolica Italian Renaissance Ceramics in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Download or read book Maiolica Italian Renaissance Ceramics in the Metropolitan Museum of Art written by Timothy Wilson and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The form of tin-glazed earthenware known as maiolica reveals much about the culture and spirit of Renaissance Italy. Engagingly decorative, often spectacularly colorful, sometimes whimsical or frankly bawdy, these magnificent objects, which were generally made for use rather than simple ornamentation, present a fascinating glimpse into the realities of daily life. Though not as well known as Renaissance painting and sculpture, maiolica is also prized by collectors and amateurs of the decorative arts the world over. This volume offers highlights of the world-class collection of maiolica at the Metropolitan Museum. It presents 135 masterpieces that reflect more than four hundred years of exquisite artistry, ranging from early pieces from Pesaro—including an eight-figure group of the Lamentation, the largest, most ambitious piece of sculpture produced in a Renaissance maiolica workshop—to everyday objects such as albarelli (pharmacy jars), bella donna plates, and humorous genre scenes. Each piece has been newly photographed for this volume, and each is presented with a full discussion, provenance, exhibition history, publication history, notes on form and glaze, and condition report. Two essays by Timothy Wilson, widely considered the foremost scholar in the field, provide overviews of the history and technique of maiolica as well as an account of the formation of The Met's collection. Also featured is a wide-ranging introduction by Luke Syson that examines how the function of an object governed the visual and compositional choices made by the pottery painter. As the latest volume in The Met's series of decorative arts highlights, Maiolica is an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors as well as an absorbing general introduction to a multifaceted subject.

Book Dictionary Catalog of the Art and Architecture Division

Download or read book Dictionary Catalog of the Art and Architecture Division written by New York Public Library. Art and Architecture Division and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library 1911 1971

Download or read book Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library 1911 1971 written by New York Public Library. Research Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Deadly Art European Crossbows 1250 1850

Download or read book A Deadly Art European Crossbows 1250 1850 written by Breiding, Dirk H. and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2013 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The advent of the crossbow more than 2,500 years ago effected dramatic changes for hunters and warriors. For centuries, it was among the most powerful and widely used handheld weapons, and its popularity endures to this day. A Deadly Art presents a lively, accessible survey of the crossbow's "golden age," along with detailed descriptions of twenty-four remarkable examples. Beginning in the middle ages, the European aristocracy's enthusiasm for the crossbow heralded shooting competitions and pageants that featured elaborately decorated weapons bearing elegant embellishments of rare materials and prized artistry. In addition to being highly functional, these weapons were magnificent works of art. A Deadly Art includes fascinating descriptions of crossbows used by Margaret of Savoy and Holy Roman Emperors Maximilian I and Charles V, among others."--Publisher's description.

Book Catalogue d objets d art et de curiosit armes de la collection de feu M de Marpon

Download or read book Catalogue d objets d art et de curiosit armes de la collection de feu M de Marpon written by Collectif and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-28 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Catalogue d objets d art et de curiosit de la collection de feu M Le Roy Ladurie

Download or read book Catalogue d objets d art et de curiosit de la collection de feu M Le Roy Ladurie written by Collectif and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Catalogue des objets d art et de haute curiosite de l antiquite du moyen age et de la Renaissance composant la collection de feu M Boy

Download or read book Catalogue des objets d art et de haute curiosite de l antiquite du moyen age et de la Renaissance composant la collection de feu M Boy written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: