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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

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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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

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. ceramic tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

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. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise. In honor of this wonderful month of March, weve selected a sampling of ceramic and cement tiles that would fit in perfectly with your current or upcoming projects! ceramic tile.

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