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1000 tiles : ten centuries of decorative ceramics / general editor, Gordon Lang ; contributors Paul Atterbury ... [et al.]

Contributor(s):

Lang, Gordon

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: San Francisco : Chronicle Books , 2004.Description: 320 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780811842358

Other title:

One thousand tiles

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

REF 738.6 ONE

LOC classification:

NK4670 .A17 2004

Contents:

Summary: Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds,1,000 Tilesdazzles 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 Tilesis the ultimate guide to an ancient art form that remains vital today.

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Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	Consulta / Referencia	REF 738.6 ONE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		008603

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 310) and index.

I: Pre-industrial -- Islamic tiles -- Maiolica tiles -- Medieval tiles -- Dutch tiles -- II: Post-industrial -- Victorian tiles -- British arts and crafts tiles -- American arts and crafts tiles -- Art nouveau tiles -- III: The modern age -- Art deco tiles -- Tile companies -- Modernist and artist tiles -- Contemporary tiles -- Tile collecting -- Where to find tiles.

Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds,1,000 Tilesdazzles 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 Tilesis the ultimate guide to an ancient art form that remains vital today.

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