Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org.

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Iran Tile Los Angeles Mosaics 189

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Avente Tiles Deer in Moonlight Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Mural. Iran: Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. Labels: Christmas , Christmas traditions , hand-painted ceramic tile , Merry Christmas , pinterest , tile murals. backsplash designs.

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Tile Iran Russia France 107

Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise.

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 158

Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Labels: ceramic tile , geometric designs , glazed tile , Islamic Star Patterns , Islamic tile designs , Islamic tile patterns , mosaic faience , star polygons.

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Tile Los Angeles Design Mosaics 163

Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). Steeped in a rich history of architectural, design and natural elements, the hexagon is a fundamental shape when it comes to building. Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Cement Iran Tile Architecture 100