Interior Design - Architecture, Decorative Arts - Pottery & Ceramics - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds, 1,000 Tiles dazzles with the brilliant color and design that has adorned even the farthest reaches of the world down through the centuries. From Mesopotamian to Post-modern examples, each exquisite tile or tile plate is presented in rich color and matched with a profile describing its origin, history, symbolism, and decorative motifs, as well as providing information on techniques such as fire glazing and dust pressing. Arranged by period and style, this comprehensive book makes it easy to access tiles from any era or movement. Artists and designers looking for inspiration, especially in the realm of patterns and color play, will find much to admire in this visually arresting volume. Complete with a resource section and tips for building a collection, 1,000 Tiles is the ultimate guide to an ancient art form that remains vital today.Editorials
Library Journal
Lang, Sotheby's ceramics expert, presents a history of decorative tiles, beginning with 13th-century tiles made after the revival of glazed pottery in early Islamic society, from which present-day tiles have evolved. Although some in-situ examples are shown, the text emphasizes 1000 individual tiles, whose photographs are arranged chronologically. These include examples of painted, molded, relief, and inlaid tiles used in interiors for floors, walls, fireplaces, and other domestic embellishments. In addition to discussing the various manufacturing processes, Lang covers the sociological and historical influences that led to the popularity of tiles; also considered are museums with tile collections, organizations of tile collectors, and advice to those interested in starting a collection. The photographs provide a historic review of design styles from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, which makes this valuable to any design collection. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
August 1, 2004
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780811842358