Bloxham, Terry
The Tile Book: History * Pattern * Design
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500480250
- author:
- Bloxham, Terry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 17.02 x 17.27 x 3.05 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Decoration & Ornament,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A dazzling visual history of ceramic tiles from around the world and across the centuries. This striking book gathers together an extensive collection of ceramic tiles from various regions and explores their rich history, purpose, and decorative qualities. For centuries, tiles have been used for both functional and aesthetic purposes on buildings' facades and interiors. The Tile Book features a vast array of tile types in different shapes, sizes, colors, and designs, showcasing intricate Islamic patterns alongside figurative seventeenth-century delftware. Each individual tile type is displayed along with its overall laid pattern in vivid color. Tiles are also shown in situ around the world and at different periods in their remarkable history, creating a dazzling mosaic of colors and patterns that will be of interest to anyone who appreciates the beauty of ceramics.
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