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1000 Tiles: Ten Centuries of Decorative Ceramics
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Title: 1000 Tiles: Ten Centuries of Decorative Ceramics
Author: Gordon Lang
ISBN: 9780811842358
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Condition: Used: Very Good
Very light wear to disc. Case and artwork included but clearly used. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
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Publisher Description:
Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds, "1,000 Tiles" dazzles with the brilliant color and design that has adorned even the farthest reaches of the world down through the centuries. From Mesopotamian to Post-modern examples, each exquisite tile or tile plate is presented in rich color and matched with a profile describing its origin, history, symbolism, and decorative motifs, as well as providing information on techniques such as fire glazing and dust pressing. Arranged by period and style, this comprehensive book makes it easy to access tiles from any era or movement. Artists and designers looking for inspiration, especially in the realm of patterns and color play, will find much to admire in this visually arresting volume. Complete with a resource section and tips for building a collection, "1,000 Tiles" is the ultimate guide to an ancient art form that remains vital today.
Author: Gordon Lang
ISBN: 9780811842358
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Condition: Used: Very Good
Very light wear to disc. Case and artwork included but clearly used. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Art 1640000
Publisher Description:
Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds, "1,000 Tiles" dazzles with the brilliant color and design that has adorned even the farthest reaches of the world down through the centuries. From Mesopotamian to Post-modern examples, each exquisite tile or tile plate is presented in rich color and matched with a profile describing its origin, history, symbolism, and decorative motifs, as well as providing information on techniques such as fire glazing and dust pressing. Arranged by period and style, this comprehensive book makes it easy to access tiles from any era or movement. Artists and designers looking for inspiration, especially in the realm of patterns and color play, will find much to admire in this visually arresting volume. Complete with a resource section and tips for building a collection, "1,000 Tiles" is the ultimate guide to an ancient art form that remains vital today.
