Category: Ceramics
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Ephesus Is Closer Than You Think
Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and the moon, was represented differently according to the locality of her cult. This terracotta statuette from the 4th century B.C.E., was found in the Acradina quarter of Siracusa in 1967; however, its representation of the divinity is more akin to the Ephesian Artemis…
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Burgio, Another of Sicily’s Ceramic Centers
Burgio is one of Sicily’s ceramic centers, where for centuries different family studios created distinct pottery. Different from Santo Stefano di Camastra, Caltagirone, and Sciacca, Burgio’s designs are depicted on a tan-colored bed versus white. During our Secret Sicily tour earlier this month, on our excursion led by Val di Kam, we visited Arcuri Ceramics,…
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Door and Flower Pots
Door, Santo Stefano di Camastra
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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Vase
The detail of the face painted on this terracotta jar that is associated with weddings (called lebes gamikos) is extraordinary, considering it is from the 3rd century B.C. It is from the ancient town of Centuripe in Enna province, which was, at one time, one of Sicily’s biggest producers of ceramic objects. This vase illustrates…
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Palermo Capital of Culture 2018
Earlier this year, Italy’s Minister for Cultural Heritage and Art announced that Palermo will be Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2018. Along with the title, an award of one million euros has been given to the capital city of Sicily and Italy’s fifth largest city to promote cultural activities and invest in its artistic heritage.…
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Vacation Breakfasts Are Luxurious
Breakfast, or prima colazione, in Sicily is generally until 10:00 a.m. and consists mostly of baked goods and coffee drinks with milk. It’s true that Italians don’t drink latte macchiato (what we call a latte) or cappuccino after noon. Milk after noon is thought to be problematic for your stomach. Of course, you can order…
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Ceramic Pots With Designs Typical Of Caltagirone
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