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Create the Mosaics of the Mediterranean at Chautauqua

Tile+Mosaic

In this hands-on course, we’ll journey to the sunny Mediterranean from West to East and design and re-create the geometric patterned mosaics of Morocco, the broken tile mosaics of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona and the Byzantine glass tile mosaics of ancient Constantinople. No previous experience needed.

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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs. Ways to Decorate with Moroccan-Inspired Mosaic Tile.

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

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. Margaret Almon Mosaics. at 6:00 AM.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Machine-made ceramic tile from AC’s Neri Collection , available in small-scale field tile and mosaic sizes. A marble mosaic from AC’s Brocade Collection.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Tile Talk

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. ” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. Where have you traveled and seen Moroccan influences in tile and architecture? Margaret Almon Mosaics. MYD | architecture + design.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

If you take a trip to Morocco , you’ll quickly notice that dazzling, colorful tiles embrace the walls and floors of nearly every building you come across. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Popular colors are blue, gold, yellow, green and terracotta.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of.

Tile Talk

The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. El Morocco by Jerome Carlin is a focal point in the main dining room of The Coronet. Margaret Almon Mosaics. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. 2 days ago.

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