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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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. Imam Mosque, Isfahan.

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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 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 Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. Labels: ceramic tile , geometric designs , glazed tile , Islamic Star Patterns , Islamic tile designs , Islamic tile patterns , mosaic faience , star polygons. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. By Selena Madden.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). During Coverings 2015, hexagons played a more sophisticated role in terms of visual and tactile significance with increased offerings in cement, encaustic, glass, porcelain, ceramic and stone. Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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