Description
"GONZÁLEZ MARTÍ" NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CERAMICS AND SUMPTUARY ARTS
Book Summary
This work offers a guided tour of the "González Martí" National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts, located in the emblematic Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas in Valencia. The reader will find a succinct history of the building and its founder, as well as a detailed tour of the rooms that house valuable collections. The volume allows for a close look at the richness of Spanish ceramic heritage, along with displays of painting, engraving, fans, textiles, and clothing. It is an essential guide for appreciating the artistic and historical relevance of this museum.
What is it about?
The book begins by narrating the history of the Palace of Dos Aguas, the museum's seat, and the figure of its founder, González Martí. It then traces an orderly tour through the different rooms of the palace, describing the collections housed within. The work focuses primarily on ceramics, but also dedicates space to other sumptuary arts such as painting, engraving, fans, textiles, and clothing, offering a complete vision of the exhibited pieces. The text serves as a practical guide that helps the reader navigate the museum space and understand the value of each collection.
Main themes
- History of the Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas as a museum site.
- Biography and legacy of the museum's founder, González Martí.
- Collections of Spanish ceramics, with special attention to Valencian ceramics.
- Sumptuary arts: painting, engraving, fans, textiles, and historical clothing.
- Architectural and exhibition tour through the museum's rooms.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for visitors to the National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts who want an informative, high-quality guide. It is also suitable for art history students, museography professionals, and enthusiasts of ceramics and decorative arts. Anyone interested in Valencian cultural heritage and the history of applied arts will find this work a useful and accessible reference.
What this book offers
- A complete and orderly vision of the museum's collections, facilitating the visit.
- Historical context about the Palace of Dos Aguas and its founder.
- Detailed knowledge of Spanish ceramics and other sumptuary arts.
- A practical reference tool for understanding the layout and content of the rooms.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Publications Area
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Publications Area
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: January 1980
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 142 g
Editorial assessment
This is a reference institutional guide that, although published in 1980, remains a valuable document for understanding the structure and historical collections of the National Museum of Ceramics. Its descriptive and orderly approach makes it a useful tool for both the occasional visitor and the scholar who wishes for a rigorous introduction to one of the most unique museums in Valencia. The work stands out for its ability to condense essential information about the palace, its founder, and the arts it houses.