1000 Tiles: Ten Centuries of Decorative Ceramics

by Lang, Gordon; Atterbury, Paul (COP); Blake, Catherine (CON); Blanchett, Chris (CON); Girton, Douglas (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780811842358
• ISBN10: 0811842355
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc

Summary

Chalky blues, sultry ochres, imperial reds,1,000 Tilesdazzles 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 Tilesis the ultimate guide to an ancient art form that remains vital today.

Author Biography

Gordon Lang is a specialist in ceramics and has been working for Sotheby's for 17 years. He's published a number of works on ceramics and contributes to a variety of programs for the BBC. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Pre-Industrial	p. 30
Islamic Tiles	p. 33
Maiolica Tiles	p. 57
Medieval Tiles	p. 77
Dutch Tiles	p. 99
Post-Industrial	p. 128
Victorian Tiles	p. 131
British Arts and Crafts Tiles	p. 159
American Arts and Crafts Tiles	p. 181
Art Nouveau Tiles	p. 209
The Modern Age	p. 240
Art Deco Tiles	p. 243
Tile Companies	p. 267
Modernist and Artist Tiles	p. 283
Contemporary Tiles	p. 291
Tile Collecting	p. 304
Where to Find Tiles	p. 308
Bibliography and Organizations	p. 310
Glossary	p. 312
Index	p. 316
Acknowledgments	p. 320
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