Maiolica in Renaissance. Venice Ceramics and Luxury at the Crossroads

A globalised view of the Renaissance: Luxury production and consumption in Venice   "Global Luxury in Renaissance Venice" offers an unprecedented exploration of maiolica in the Serenissima set in ...

A globalised view of the Renaissance: Luxury production and consumption in Venice   "Global Luxury in Renaissance Venice" offers an unprecedented exploration of maiolica in the Serenissima set in a vibrant context of hybridity and exchange. Versatile and receptive to all forms of decoration, the medium of maiolica offers a unique point of entry into Venice’s material world as it was shaped by Mediterranean trade and local luxury production.     This richly illustrated volume explores maiolica’s multifaceted connection to objects ranging from Islamic metalwork to Venetian glass and examines th