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Articles
Vol XII No.1 Christmas 2005
Editorial
Antique Maiolica in Maltese Collections
Lara Bugeja looks at a number of very interesting antique maiolica
items, of mainly Sicilian origin, from previously unpublished private
collections in Malta.
Some aspects of Maltese Christmas Traditions
Guido Lanfranco examines some of the lesser known facts about Christmas
traditions in Malta and how they have changed over the years.
English
Language Books in Malta during the Knights’ time
William Zammit explains how from the mid-17th century onwards, the
presence of books in the English Language increased primarily to
encourage English converts to embrace Catholicism.
From the Albert Ganado Collection
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
Catherine Sinclair Galea discusses Edward Lear’s many visits
to Malta over a span of twenty years and traces his experiences and
artistic development during this period.
A new Nelson letter
Villa Parisio: A house with a history
John Manduca traces the fascinating history of Villa Parisio, in Lija,
residence of the Parisio family and later of the Stricklands, and
now seat of The Strickland Foundation.
Palazzo
Falson – The
Norman House Museum
Alfred
Chircop – Master
of the Abstract
Emmanuel Fiorentino takes an overall look at the career and some
of the works of one of Malta’s most eminent contemporary artists.
Emvin Cremona’s
Depiction of Christmas
The Bologna Letters
Noel Caruana Dingli writes on the extent of French influence gleaned
from archived letters addressed to members of the Bologna family
in the mid-18th century.
A country
palace on Corradino Hill and a cavern in St George’s
Bay, St Julians
Theresa Vella discusses whether a stately Palace, indicated on the
site of Corradino Hill in a late 18th century watercolour, ever existed.
Also detailed is a 1695 ink drawing documenting the still existent
underground fresh water cavern at St George’s Bay.
Department of Information Exhibition of pictures and films from its
archives
An early documented work by Antonio Sciortino
Mark Sagona writes about a hitherto undocumented youthful work by Antonio
Sciortino.
The Sacristy of the Church of St Paul Shipwrecked, Valletta
Joseph Galea-Naudi and Denise Micallef describe the remarkable sacristy
of the Church of St Paul Shipwrecked in Valletta which was designed
and embellished by the renowned Roman architect Romano Carapecchia
(1660-1738).
Cultural Calendar
Heritage Malta Exhibitions
Bookshelf
Letters to the Editor
Acknowledgements
A Subject Index to the Illustrations in Treasures of Malta Vol XI
Index: Treasures of Malta, Vol XI
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