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Italian Etruscan Style Ceramics Origins and Influence The first instance in which pottery attached itself to a recognized school of art occurred in Italy where the creation of objects for everyday use became a vehicle of artistic expression. Italian art history begins with the Etruscans. Etruscan civilization was created in the now known Tuscany region of Italy. It isn't known where these peoples came from, but characteristics of their art suggest that the original Etruscans were from a region in Asia Minor. Historians place their origins in Asia Minor because they brought a high level of a Greek-like culture with them to northern Italy. The Etruscans were an agrarian people, but they also used military tactics to establish governance over the northern regions of the Italian peninsula. The Etruscans were at the height of their power in 500 B.C. |
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The Etruscans at first imported and copied decorative Greek pottery. They were particularly noted for elaborate painted vessels with incised or relief decoration suggesting metalwork. Etruscans were experts with the potter's wheel and they used their expertise to create decorative ceramics for daily and religious purposes. Etruscan pottery themes commonly depict banquets, festivals, warriors and scenes of daily life. Subjects from religion often depict figures dancing or playing musical instruments. Human and animal figures are stylized, heavy, and often outlined in black. Animals frequently embellish the decoration and lend natural harmony to the finished work. |
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| White Works Year Round Major accessory investments hold their place in a decorating theme when seasonal color changes are made to a room's design. Shades of white do not clash as do many shades of red or yellow when the change from fall and holiday decorating is made to a seasonal spring and summer look. White accessories can evoke thoughts of snow-capped mountains in winter months or sun bleached sand on a Carribean beach during the spring and summer decorating season. Shades of white work year round in a well designed interior. White accessories get full attention in colorful Mediterranean theme rooms. White reflects light and the eye is drawn to light. White enhances the room's appeal by contrasting with dark Mediterranean style furniture and architectural characteristics like dark cabinetry, dark wood plank floors and heavy dark beams. White Works. |
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Made in Italy, and inspired by ancient wine vessels, the hand painted, distressed finish of both white wine urns makes these vessels must have decorative objects for the Mediterranean style home. Each rustic finished vessel is handcrafted and no two are the same. NOT FOR FOOD USE |
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 IMPORTED ITALIAN POTTERY IN CASUAL KITCHEN DECORATING Consider small framed artwork, old copper cooking utensils, decorative floral, fruits and greenery, iron wall decor, and Italian pottery in your above cabinet displays. Casual kitchen decoration often includes iron wall decor, large ceramic serving accessories and brightly colored kitchen canisters. On a an open shelf or in the space above kitchen cabinets, group large iron bowls, earthenware vessels and imported Italian urns and pots. |
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Accents of Salado specializes in Mediterranean old world designs in ceramic kitchen canisters, terra cotta urns and vessels, Mediterranean style artwork, rustic aged copper containers, Italian/French style bathroom accessories, iron wall decor, large mediterranean theme wall tapestry, Mediterranean style table runners and pillows,
garden and floral accents and
wine/grape theme accessories for the Tuscan, Italian, Spanish and French Country style home. When decorating old world Mediterranean, think Accents of Salado.
Visit our web site often, we update it daily with New Old World Designs. |
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