TILE BOOK: HISTORY PATTERN DESIGN (HB)

Across the world, tiles add colour and decoration to the façades and interiors of buildings. Both functional and decorative, and found in a multitude of shapes, sizes and designs ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative 17th-century Delftware they are among the most varied ceramic products. This book gathers together a diverse collection of ceramic tiles, and explores their rich history, purpose and decorative qualities, also showing tiles in situ around the world. It offers a dazzling mosaic, with colours and patterns that will uplift and inspire.