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Medieval Tiles

Door Hans van Lemmen

Categorie
Aardewerk & Porcelein
Boeknummer
#284994
Titel
Medieval Tiles
Auteur
Lemmen, Hans van
Boektype
Geniet
Uitgeverij
Shire Publications
Jaar van uitgave
2004
ISBN10
074780463X
ISBN13
9780747804635
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting

During the Middle Ages decorative floor tiles were used in abbey churches, royal palaces, parish churches and the homes of wealthy citizens. Tiles were durable and hygienic and added a new decorative element to the interior. Despite their simple tools and kiln equipment, the medieval tile makers proved extremely skilful in the production of different types of tile. They ranged from variously shaped plain tiles, which were assembled into complex mosaic floors, to two-coloured inlaid tiles, and stamped-relief and line-impressed tiles, all decorated with a wealth of different patterns and designs. Many medieval tiles disappeared during nineteenth-century restorations but the designs lived on in the copies made by Victorian tile manufacturers. Throughout Britain, tiles can still be seen 'in
... (Lees verder)situ' on the sites of former abbeys as well as in medieval cathedrals and parish churches, and the British Museum has an extensive and important collection.
Pagina's
40
Conditie
Goed — 2004 edition with grey cover.
Prijs
€ 5,00

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