The Tile Book History – Pattern – Design
The Tile Book History – Pattern – Design by Here Design is an illustrated volume published by National Geographic Books on December 10, 2019. This book presents a comprehensive visual history of ceramic tiles from various cultures and eras, highlighting their functional and aesthetic roles in architecture. It showcases a diverse array of tiles, featuring intricate designs that range from geometric Islamic patterns to figurative seventeenth-century delftware.
Readers will find an extensive collection organized chronologically, with each tile type displayed in vivid color alongside its overall laid pattern. The book also includes images of tiles in situ, providing context for their use throughout history. Covering subjects such as architecture and decoration, this 352-page edition serves as a rich resource for those interested in the decorative qualities and historical significance of ceramic tiles.
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A dazzling visual history of ceramic tiles from around the world and across the centuries.
This striking book gathers together an extensive collection of ceramic tiles from around the world and explores their rich history, purpose, and decorative qualities. For centuries, tiles have been used for both functional and aesthetic purposes on the fac¸ades and interiors of buildings. Found in a multitude of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs—ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative seventeenth-century delftware—tiles are among the most varied ceramic products.
This luxurious source book, curated by the award-winning studio Here Design, is organized chronologically and features tiles in every variety of shape, displaying each individual tile type and its overall laid pattern in vivid color. Tiles are also shown in situ around the world and at different periods in their remarkable history. The Tile Book is a dazzling mosaic, with colors and patterns that will uplift and inspire.
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