Main entry:

Riley, Noël, author.

Title & Author:

Tile Art : a History of Decorative Ceramic Tiles / Noel Riley.

Publication:

Secaucus, N.J. : Chartwell Books, [1987]

Description:

128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index.
Introduction -- The making of tiles -- Tiles of Islam -- Byzantine and medieval tiles -- Early European tin glazing -- Dutch tiles -- English delftware -- Later tin glazing in Europe and America -- Tiles of the Victorian period -- Tiles of the 20th century -- Collecting tiles.
Text in English.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

Decorative tiles have adorned the façades and interiors of ancient Persian temples, Islamic mosques and pleasure palaces, medieval castles and cottages, Victorian churches and shops, and modern civic and domestic structures. Tile Art is an informative volume that traces the rich tradition of these sumptuous tiles and fully illustrates their varied designs. The author deals lucidly and extensively with various manufacturing and decorating processes, as well as with the most significant designers and potteries in Britain, on the Continent and in the United States. Dutch Delftware tiles are described in detail, as are Portuguese azulejos, Italian maiolica panels, Scandinavian stove surrounds, British and American Arts and Crafts examples and French and Dutch Art Nouveau creations. The contributions of artists and designers such as William Morris, Walter Crane, Vanessa Bell and Louis Comfort Tiffany are noted, and the technical advances pioneered by such companies as Mintons, Pilkingtons, Low and Maw are described in relation to the increasing sophistication in tile design during the 19th century. -- Inside jacket flap.

ISBN:

1555211461
9781555211462

Subject:

Tiles.
Carreaux.
tiles (object genre)
tiles (visual works)

Form/genre:

History.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 271553
Call No.: BIB 204717
Status: Available