02354nam a22003137a 4500 291026 291026 pucpr 20200117092522.0 200117b2019 a|||| b||| 001 0 eng d 9780500480250 0500480257 pucpr eng pucpr pucpr rda CARIBET NK4670 T55 2019 745 297222 Bloxham, Terry, writer of introduction The tile book history, pattern, design introduction by Terry Bloxham txt First Published Museum, London Victoria and Albert Thames & Hudson, Ltd 2019 303 p. ill.; col.; 18 cm. book rdacontent text txt rdamedia unmediaded n rdacarrier volume nc Includes bibliographical references (page 297). Everywhere in the world, tiles add colour and decoration to the facades and interiors of buildings. Both functional and decorative, and found in a multitude of shapes, sizes and designs - ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative 17th-century Delftware - they are among the most varied ceramic products. This striking book gathers together a diverse collection of ceramic tiles, and explores their rich history, purpose and decorative qualities. An introduction traces the little-known history of tiles, from their earliest mass production in Europe in the 13th century to today, and presents the development of different types of tile. Throughout this stunning book, tiles in every variety of shape are organized chronologically to illustrate the evolution of styles. 'The Tile Book' is luxuriously illustrated, with generous examples of each individual tile type and their overall laid patterns exhibited over double-page spreads. Captions provide descriptions of each tile, with some detailing interesting locations, trends or influential designers. Interspersed in this invaluable sourcebook, are tiles shown in situ around the world and at different periods in their remarkable history. This book is a dazzling mosaic, with colours and patterns that will uplift and inspire. 283866 Tiles History 297220 Ceramic tiles History 297221 Islamic tiles lcc 6 First Published NK4670 General T55 2019 0 0 lcc 0 0 4 4 33 2020-01-16 Amazon 20.49 0 General NK4670 T55 2019 91000000061531 2020-01-17 00:00:00 1 30.49 2020-01-16 6