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J E Berger Foundation photo Portuguese tile....what better source to document the tug of Moorish influence and the seduction of all things Italian.... J E Berger Foundation photoLisbon documents the unique blend of tile and architecture.... J E Berger Foundation photoSmooth, thick blue and white scenic tiles set into arched walkways.... Telling stories through paint and glaze... J E Berger Foundation photoPortugal's ornamentation through tile was influenced equally by Africa and Italy. J E Berger Foundation photoPortugal used tile as architectural ornamentation in exterior and interior applications. These tin-glazed ceramic azulejos have been produced uninterrupted for five centuries.... Potters from Flanders, Spain and Italy came to Portugal in the 16th c and brought with them the maiolica technique of painting directly onto tile. The capital city Lisbon became a maritime center attracting influences from Venice, Spain, Italy,Asia and Africa. Check out this link for even more fabulous tile work!!! Those influences were documented through the azulejos, or tiles, applied to walls and ceilings throughout Portugal. I love the morphing of delft, Islamic and Spanish techniques unique to portuguese tiles... The Portuguese word azulejo comes from the Arabic "al zulaycha" meaning polished stone. Houses and Gardens of Portugal by Patrick Bowe is a wonderful source for photos from the height of production in the 17th century. The Spanish influence was seen early in the 16th c using a variety of colors but was simplified to the blue and white designs that are synonymous with Portugal in the 17th c. Houses and Gardens of Portugal photo Wealthy merchants wanted elaborate homes and gardens and the tile workshops were eager to oblige. Houses and Gardens of Portugal photo Their combination of sculpture, tile and architecture is unique to Portugal. Houses and Gardens of Portugal photo The mild climate allowed elaborate gardens to be built. Houses and Gardens of Portugal photoPublic walkways and city buildings were covered in azulejos. This panel is a nod to the wine making industry in Portugal with its beginnings dating back to the Roman Empire. National Tile Museum of Lisbon photoThe National Tile Museum of Lisbon documents the history of azulejos from the 16th to 18th c. Portugal....where else is there such a perfect marriage of gilded ornamentation, faux marble and elaborate tile murals? Perfection..!
There was a large choice of historic palaces to visit and because my time was cut short in Lisbon, I had to choose just one. The Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira was constructed in 1671 as a hunting lodge...
Are you curious about Portuguese-made products? Here's a list from someone who lived there of 10 products made in Portugal that you should buy and try!
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Azulejo Mural - Almas Chapel of Santa Catarina by Silvestre Silvestri The Igreja de Carmo church in Porto is one of the examples of the Portuguese baroque era with neo-classical features. The large ceramic panel is a depiction of the foundation of the order of Carmelites on Mount Carmel in Israel. Arabesque geometric azulejo balcony Caravel (sailing ship) azulejos panel © José Luiz Ribeiro Bernardes Fabulous Portuguese Azulejos The azulejo (ceramic tiles) of Portugal are ubiquitous and usually presented on a monumental scale, with a grandeur and elegance, rarely seen with
The national park Mata do Bussaco is great for hiking as there are tons of roads and little paths to follow up- or downhill to the Bussaco hotel
Back in 2008 I had the chance to do a project in my hometown of Cascais, it's a 650 years old village near Lisbon. I really wanted to do something that would define its history and that would also identify myself as a Portuguese.
Like Fado and codfish, blue and white azulejo tiles are a Portuguese classic. These 14th-century ceramic tiles decorate the streets of Portuguese cities.
PORTUGAL tem uma longa e orgulhosa história de uso de azulejos cerâmicos. Durante séculos, os artesãos portugueses criaram azulejos bonitos e duráveis para fins funcionais e […]
Giant Portuguese tiles are just the tip of the iceberg in this amazing San Francisco home.
Seek out Portuguese Azulejos at the National Tile Museum in Lisbon. Learn about the history of Portugal's tiles at the National Museum of Azulejos.
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The Portuguese blue & white azulejos art in Porto; black & white pavement designs in Lisbon and Belém; and exquisite 3-D tile art of Sintra are amazing. You'll love the pictures and join us on the workshop
Azulejos gallery : images of our handmade ceramic tiles and murals. Our production is inspired by ancient azulejos from Portugal and Spain.
These Portuguese tiles earrings are made to replicate real ceramic tiles. They are handmade with a Portuguese tile pattern onto a mini wood tile. * Perfect for any daily occasion* They measure about 12 mm x 12 mm* They are very light weighted* The replica is made on a miniature wood tile* It's then sealed and coated with water based and non toxic varnish, just like in ceramic pieces* Nickel and lead free earring base* Anti-allergic *** SHIPPING PROCESSING TIME *** * All items are hand made and they are shipped from France, in Europe.* All items ship between 1 - 5 business days (processing time).* All items have flat rates and one fee only even if you buy all shop :) (either for regular shipping, either for registered mail).All remaining costs are covered, if applied. ➡ Please note that each tile is unique due to the fact it's handmade and all jewelry is made to be close to the original picture posted in the listing,However tiles might vary in placement and the image may be slightly different from the ones in the pictures. Nonetheless to stay true and faithful to each design, the pattern is exactly the one seen in the picture, but the tiles placement on each piece of jewelry might vary.When you purchase from this shop you agree with this.
