Majolika (1896)

By Otto von Falke

Book Overview

Majolika is a book written by Otto Von Falke and first published in 1896. It is a comprehensive study of the majolica pottery, a type of earthenware that was popular in Italy during the Renaissance period. The book provides a detailed historical account of the development of majolica pottery, tracing its origins to the Islamic world and its subsequent spread to Italy. It also includes a description of the various techniques used in the production of majolica pottery, such as tin-glazing and sgraffito decoration. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings of majolica pottery, providing readers with a visual guide to the different styles and designs. Majolika is considered a seminal work in the field of ceramics and is still widely referenced by scholars and collectors today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143707636X
• ISBN13: 9781437076363
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"