History of Decorative Tiles
By Noel Riley.
Description
This is a comprehensive overview to decorative tiles from all over the world, tracing the rich tradition of sumptuous tiles in their varied designs. The author deals extensively with various manufacturing and decorating processes, as well as the most significant designers and potteries in Britain, on the Continent and in the United States. He also provides advice on collecting tiles. The introduction takes one back to the making of tiles in the days of Ramses III in ancient Egypt, Chapter two deals with the making of tiles, with a particularly graphic illustration of 18th century tile produ...
ISBN(s)
1856279995, 9781856279994
