Ceramics of Talavera
The Ceramics of Talavera of Reina, Spain, is a type of very well-known artisan ceramics anywhere in the world.
It is possible to be found in form of tiles, plates, vases, ash trays, cups, etc.
Evolution and History of the Ceramics of Talavera
Formerly, the Spanish ceramics was influenced of the sort and technical Hispanic-Arabs.
In century XVI there is an important change in the style of the ceramics of Spain and in Talavera the Renaissance techniques, acquiring much success and fame, increasing therefore the demand of their products are born.
Old samples of ceramics of Talavera in museums and palaces can be found, like in the Real Palace of Madrid and the Monastery of the Dump.
In century XVII painted pieces of ceramics of blue are created, orange and manganese, of decorativas techniques with a great variety of ornamentales series reflected in pieces of set of dishes and pharmacy, pitchers and tiles.
In the middle of this century they emphasize pieces characterized by the chromatic and ornamentales affinities with colors varied and reasons on people and animals, like hunting scenes.
At the end of century XVII new decorative styles arise, to which it denominates potato flower (stems of slight leaves) and bobbin embroiders to them (regional crafts).
Museum of Ceramics Moon Ruiz
This museum opened to its doors the 14 of February of 1996, is located in an old agustino convent of century XVII.
Here the deprived collection of the ceramist, the pieces of pottery can be contemplated that he created and those who found in his investigation, which include from century XVI to the XX.
The collection counts on a total of 1.500 pieces, also have audio-visual documentation and supports.
The direction is:
San AgustÃn the Old one, s/n
45600 Talavera of Reina (Toledo)
Spain
Telephone: 925-800 149
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