Description: Product Description : Portuguese Decorative Tiles: Azulejos One of the worlds great decorative art traditions still in vogue today brilliantly colored handpainted tiles have decorated Portuguese buildings for centuries from the humblest homes to the most lavish palaces villas churches and monasteries More than 200 fullcolor illustrations specially commissioned for this book vividly capture this traditional art form in its architectural context The details of tile craftsmanship are also shown in closeup images The text provides an overview of the history of azulejos tiles and features sites in Lisbon and the surrounding region where the finest examples of azulejo art are found Azulejos reflect the Moorish influences of the 16th century the exuberance of Mannerism and the Baroque the 18th century golden age of azulejos and modernist styles as found in the underground metropolitano of Lisbon Complete captions a glossary an explanation of techniques and a list of commercial sources make this volume as practical as it is inspirational( it is an used product )
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Brand: Abbeville Press
UPC: 9780789204813
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Country of Origin: USA United States
Net Quantity/Number of Units: 1
Dimensions LxWxH - Cms: 9.33X1.07X12.06
ISBN-10: 789204819
ISBN-13: 9780789204813
SKU: SONG0789204819
Edition: First Edition
No. of Pages: 215
Type: Books
Original Language: German
Book Title: Portuguese Decorative Tiles : Azulejos
Number of Pages: 215 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Abbeville Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 1998
Topic: Pottery & Ceramics, Decorative Arts
Item Height: 1.1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Design, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 55.9 Oz
Author: Jorge N. Falcato, Rioletta Sabo
Item Length: 12 in
Item Width: 9.1 in
Format: Hardcover
