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International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza and its collection
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The International Museum of Ceramics (MIC) in Faenza is home to the world's largest collection of ceramic art. This impressive collection comprises over 60,000 works, which span a period of 4,000 years, right up to the present day. The museum's exhibits include pieces from Italian ceramic workshops from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, as well as works from the ancient Near East, the Mediterranean region during the Hellenistic period, pre-Columbian and Islamic eras.
The Faenza Prize
Since 1938, the museum has been organizing the Faenza Prize every two years. This competition is dedicated to contemporary art expressions made with ceramics. It has allowed the museum to expand its collections with works from all over the world. This event is a testament to the museum's commitment to promoting and celebrating the art of ceramics, both in its historical context and in its contemporary manifestations.
Two Routes of Ceramic Art
The museum's permanent exhibition is divided into two routes. One section is dedicated to ancient ceramics and is located in the renovated spaces of the former convent. The other section focuses on 20th-century ceramics and is housed in the new wings that were built at the end of the last century. This layout allows visitors to appreciate the evolution of ceramic art over the centuries.
ITMuseo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in Faenza
ESMuseo Internacional de Cerámica de Faenza
FRMusée international de la céramique de Faenza
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