Tin-Glaze and Image Culture: The MAK Maiolica Collection in its Wider Context

The Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna has published a comprehensive collection of Italian maiolica from the 15th to the 18th century, exploring its cultural and historical context with contributions from experts. This is the first scientific examination of one of the world's best collections of maiolica.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Arnoldsche

The Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna is proud to present a remarkable collection of Italian maiolica, spanning from the 15th to the 18th century. This collection, which has been painstakingly curated and is now being published nearly in its entirety for the first time, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic excellence of this period.

Maiolica, known as Italy's luxury export, gained popularity in the courts of northern Europe from the early 16th century. The MAK's holdings, acquired from former imperial, ecclesiastical, aristocratic, and private ownership, now interact with maiolica from renowned Austrian and Central European collections.

To provide an in-depth understanding of this captivating art form, Timothy Wilson, professor emeritus at Balliol College Oxford and former Keeper of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, collaborates with Rainald Franz, curator at MAK, and other esteemed experts. Their insightful contributions shed light on the development of maiolica within its cultural and historical context, offering a scholarly exploration of one of the world's finest collections of maiolica.

This publication marks a significant milestone in the study and appreciation of maiolica, providing a valuable resource for art enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of this artistic tradition.

Weight: 1824g
Dimension: 238 x 312 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783897906723