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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

Brought to Portugal in the 1400s from Morocco and Algeria, the ceramic tiles are not only beautiful to look at, but also serve as a functional need in reflecting sunlight, trapping cold air, and keeping houses cool during the hot Portuguese summers. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Gold Notes.

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