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Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915
Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915
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Majolica was a ceramic innovation of the 19th century that was colorful, imaginative, and technically innovative. It reflects a range of 19th-century preoccupations, from botany and zoology to popular humor and the macabre, and had a considerable impact on domestic settings and monumental pieces at the Worlds Fairs. Majolica Mania is a comprehensive study of the medium, featuring essays by international experts and new research on important American makers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 1008 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2020
Publisher: Yale University Press
Majolica Mania explores the captivating world of 19th-century ceramic innovation, majolica. This vibrant and imaginative style, characterized by its technical prowess, seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetic appeal. The subject matter of majolica reflects a diverse range of 19th-century interests, encompassing botany, zoology, popular humor, and even the macabre. Majolica Mania delves into the profound impact of this ceramic ware, from its use in domestic settings to its monumental presence at world fairs. Essays by esteemed international experts shed light on the extensive output of originators and manufacturers in England, such as Minton, Wedgwood, and George Jones, as well as the migration of English craftsmen to the United States. Additionally, new research highlights important American makers in New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Beautifully illustrated with fresh photography of pieces from major museums and private collections in the United States and Great Britain, Majolica Mania brings this captivating era to life.
Distributed for Bard Graduate Center
Exhibition Schedule:
1. Bard Graduate Center Gallery, New York (September 24, 2021 – January 2, 2022)
2. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (February 26 – July 31, 2022)
3. Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent (October 15, 2022 – February 26, 2023)
Weight: 7192g
Dimension: 337 x 257 x 126 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300251043
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