Publisher's Synopsis
Oak-Leaf Jars: A Fifteenth Century Italian Ware Showing Moresco Influence is a book written by Henry Wallis and published in 1903. The book focuses on a specific type of Italian pottery that was produced during the fifteenth century and was influenced by the Moresco culture. The pottery is characterized by its distinctive oak-leaf pattern, which is intricately painted onto the surface of the jars. Wallis provides a detailed analysis of the history and production of these jars, as well as their cultural significance. He examines the techniques used by the Italian potters to create the oak-leaf pattern, and the ways in which this pattern was adapted to suit different shapes and sizes of jars. He also explores the influence of the Moresco culture on the production of these jars, and the ways in which this influence can be seen in the design and decoration of the pottery. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the oak-leaf jars, as well as detailed descriptions of their physical characteristics. Wallis also provides information on the provenance of the jars, and the ways in which they have been collected and studied over the years. Overall, Oak-Leaf Jars: A Fifteenth Century Italian Ware Showing Moresco Influence is a comprehensive and informative study of a unique and important type of Italian pottery. It will be of interest to scholars of art history, archaeology, and Italian culture, as well as to anyone with an interest in the history of pottery and decorative arts.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.
