Maiolica : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162770314 : 1162770317 : 10 Sep 2010 : Maiolica is a comprehensive book written by C. Drury E. Fortnum that explores the history and development of maiolica, a type of pottery that originated in Italy during the Renaissance. The book provides a detailed account of the techniques and materials used to create maiolica, as well as the cultural and social contexts in which it was produced. It also includes a wealth of illustrations and photographs that showcase the beauty and intricacy of maiolica pieces from different regions and periods. Whether you are a collector, historian, or simply interested in the art of pottery, Maiolica is an essential reference that offers a fascinating insight into this important aspect of Italian art and culture.1876. With numerous woodcuts. From Chapter I: It is right, first, to explain that in this dissertation we shall make constant use of two or three words borrowed from foreign languages; one is botega or bottega, im