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049			_aCARIBET
050			_aNK4670 _bT55 2019
082			_a745
110			_9297222 _aBloxham, Terry, writer of introduction
245			_aThe tile book _bhistory, pattern, design _cintroduction by Terry Bloxham _htxt
250			_aFirst Published
264			_aMuseum, London _bVictoria and Albert _bThames & Hudson, Ltd _c2019
300			_a303 p. _bill.; col.; _c18 cm. _fbook
336			_2rdacontent _atext _btxt
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediaded _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume _bnc
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (page 297).
520			_aEverywhere 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.
650		0	_9283866 _aTiles _xHistory
650		0	_9297220 _aCeramic tiles _xHistory
650		0	_9297221 _aIslamic tiles
942			_2lcc _c6 _eFirst Published _hNK4670 _kGeneral _mT55 2019