The tile book : history, pattern, design
2019
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Everywhere in the world, tiles add colour and decoration to the façades and interiors of buildings. Both functional and decorative, and found in a multitude of shapes, sizes and designs - ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative 17th-century Delftware - they are among the most varied ceramic products. This book gathers together a diverse collection of ceramic tiles, and explores their rich history, purpose and decorative qualities. An introduction traces the little-known history of tiles, from their earliest mass production in Europe in the 13th century to today, and presents the development of different types of tile. Throughout this book, tiles in every variety of shape are organised chronologically to illustrate the evolution of styles.
Main title:
The tile book : history, pattern, design / introduction by Terry Bloxham.
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Imprint:
London : Thames & Hudson/V&A, 2019.
Collation:
303 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 18 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780500480250 (hbk)
Dewey class:
738.6'09738.609
Language:
English
BRN:
2822470
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