Architectural Ceramics
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Ceramic tile has a colorful history because of its global contributors, like delicate Delft blue and white tile from the Netherlands or bright and geometric tile from Morocco. Machine-made ceramic tile from AC’s Neri Collection , available in small-scale field tile and mosaic sizes. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted.
Tile Talk
MAY 20, 2014
Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. Because Islamic cultural beliefs negated the use of human form depictions, creative inspirations of florals, stars, animals, and geometric designs were used in the elaborate mosaics that became readily identifiable as Islamic. hand painted tile.
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Tile Talk
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.
Tile Talk
APRIL 22, 2014
Sally mentioned she had this painting that would be the focal point of the main dining room and the tile pattern and colors should draw you to the painting; but, not take your attention away. The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. bathroom tile.
Granada Tile
DECEMBER 23, 2017
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. Ceramic tiles are made with clay and are painted with a glaze to create the colorful patterns.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Brought to Portugal in the 1400s from Morocco and Algeria, the ceramic tiles are not only beautiful to look at, but also serve as a functional need in reflecting sunlight, trapping cold air, and keeping houses cool during the hot Portuguese summers. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. The zellij tile shown here has cobalt blue, emerald green and bright yellow - colors that became popular in the 17th with zellij mosaics. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.
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