Mexican Tiles Color, Style, Design

by Cohan, Tony; Takahashi, Masako

• ISBN13: 9780811826297
• ISBN10: 0811826295
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Masako Takahashi, coauthor of the best-sellingMexicolor,now turns her attention to the vibrant tiles that are such a key element in Mexican style and design. Bring a festive new look to any home or garden with the ideas inMexican Tiles.Masako Takahashi leads a colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and interest to everyday surroundings. Over 175 beautiful color photographs present inspirational examples of classic and contemporary tile work, from colonial-era church facades ornately covered with talavera tiles to vividly detailed modern treatments of bathrooms and kitchens. Including a delightful introduction by Tony Cohen about the history of tile-making in Mexico, plus installation tips and a resource guide,Mexican Tilesis both a fascinating initiation and a practical guide to this key element of Mexican style and design.

Author Biography

Masako Takahashi is a much-exhibited artist and photographer who divides her time between Venice, California, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Tony Cohan has spent much of the past 12 years in Mexico. He is the author of four novels, and his reviews, essays, and travel writing on Mexico have appeared in numerous magazines.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Festive World of Mexican Tiles	8	(2)
Tony Cohan
Mexican Tiles: The Colonial Past	10	(14)
Mexican Tiles Today	24	(8)
Floors	32	(10)
Kitchens	42	(30)
Bathrooms	72	(18)
Walls and Stairs	90	(10)
Pations and Gardens	100	(10)
Decorative Accessories	110	(6)
Installation Tips	116	(1)
Selected Reading	117	(1)
Resource Guide	118