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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. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Tile Talk

As a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and one who is obsessed with patterns and the production process, Guillermo began his art studies at UMASS Amherst in Boston. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. at 6:00 AM.

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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. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. Where have you traveled and seen Moroccan influences in tile and architecture?

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Early Spanish tile mostly consisted of unglazed bricks, mosaics, roofing tiles and water channel tile. Ceramic tiles are made with clay and are painted with a glaze to create the colorful patterns. Spanish Tile. Firenze Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

Paul studied at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design.

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Great Ideas for Recycled & Sustainable Wall Coverings

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Since glass is one of the most commonly recycled materials, it makes sense to reuse it in a glass tile mosaic design. Tile studio Artaic even created mosaics out of recycled tile that depict other reused and old materials, like scrap paper, torn cardboard, reclaimed wood and peeling paint. Image: yampi/Shutterstock.