Schon zu Zeiten der Römer war die Stadt Faenza für ihre spezielle Technik der Tonbearbeitung, farbig bemalte, zinnglasierte Keramik, Majolika genannt, berühmt. Der französische Begriff Fayence ist zum Synonym für Keramik aus Faenza geworden.
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The city of Faenza in Italy's Emilia Romagna region is known worldwide for its ceramic production and ceramic art. It developed into a center for pottery as early as the Middle Ages thanks to the clay-rich soil. Over time, the Faentine craftsmen and artists have developed their perfection in the decoration of handmade ceramic objects, known as majolica or faience. This refers to a special handcrafted production of ceramics and their decoration with a glaze and subsequent artistic painting.
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