Tile Work Collection (#2)

Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126749 Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Thorildsplan metro station decorated with artwork on tiles inspired by pixels of computers and video games characters, Stockholm, Sweden

Seville, Spain. Plaza de Espana. It was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929

Decorative panel showing the Virgin Mary crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126633 Decorative panel showing the Virgin Mary crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting an angel, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126643 Decorative panel depicting an angel, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Detail of The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove, decorative panel depicting
1126639 Detail of The Archangel Gabriel pointing at the Dove, decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal

Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal
1126638 Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting the Madonna and Child, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126636 Decorative panel depicting the Madonna and Child, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting cherubim, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126628 Decorative panel depicting cherubim, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126726 Traditional panel, Lisbon, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework)

Detail of Mary meeting the Innkeepers wife, Decorative panel depicting Mary
1126637 Detail of Mary meeting the Innkeepers wife, Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal

Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126738 Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126640 Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles)
1126641 Decorative panel depicting the Annunciation, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126739 Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126746 Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent
1126647 Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School

Medieval tilework Evora University, Evora, Alentejo, Portugal, Europe

Ceramic tilework, Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tehran, Iran, Middle East

Earthenware tiles decorating the inside of Sao Bento railway station, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Tilework, Kairouan, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Detail of Zellij tilework, Musee de Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Detail of tilework, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, who was assissinated in 661, Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, Asia

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Ceramic board displaying the White Town of Ronda high above the river gorge El Tajo the river itself is called Guadalevin Ronda, Malaga province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

Building frontage with azulejo tiling, Bairro Alto, Lisbon, Portugal, november

Womens Suffrage tile mural outside the Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Detail of majolica tiled floor depicting earthly paradise in Church of San Michele Arcangelo by Leonardo Chiaiese dating from 1761, Anacapri, Isle of Capri, Campania, Italy, Europe

Church of San Michele Arcangelo with painted majolica floor by Leonardo Chiaiese dating from 1761, Anacapri, Isle of Capri, Campania, Italy, Europe

Church sign, Emmaus Nicopolis, Israel, Middle East

Detail of Itmad ud Daulahs tomb, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Kossowskis mural, Old Kent Road, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tiled panel on decorative column in Moorish Gothic style, 19th century Quinta, Monserrate, Sintra, Portugal, Europe

Bust of King Sebastian in tiled niche on the Kings Promenade of the great water tank on the balustraded terrace of the 17th century Frontera Palace, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Paris-Vienne 1902, Bucquet sur Werner, Michelin Building, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Circuit des Ardennes 1906, Duray sur Lorraine Dietrich, Michelin Building, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coupe des Voiturettes 1907, Naudin sur Sizaire et Naudin, Michelin Building, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Childs play centre, Odense, Funen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Tile and ceramic museum, Great Kaatay Seminary, Konya, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Detail of stonework, Seljuk Turk Palace, Ani, northeast Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Chiado, teramic tile pictures on house, Trindade, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Ceramic tile plaque in main square, Ceuta, Spanish North Africa, Africa

Ceramic tiles of religious theme, Ceuta, Spanish North Africa, Africa

Coat of arms on glazed tile roof, St. Marks church, Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Tourists listen to recorded description of Ishtar Gate, Babylonian dating from the 6th century BC, Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Tiled facade of building in the old Baixa district, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Ancient tiles in Karatay Medrese, Museum of Ceramic Art, Konya, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

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"Exploring the World Through Tile Work: A Journey of Art and History" Embark on a captivating journey through continents and centuries as we delve into the mesmerizing world of tile work. From the intricate Iznik tiles adorning Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey to the ancient Babylonian wall tiles that whisper tales of forgotten civilizations, each piece tells a unique story. In Seville, Spain, Europe enchants us with its Ceramic frog spitting out water at Frogs Fountain in Maria Luisa Park. The beautiful Sevillan patio in Triana district invites us to immerse ourselves in Andalusia's vibrant culture and architectural splendor. Venturing across borders, Victorian signage guides our way out of Camden Town station in London, England. Meanwhile, St. George slaying the dragon captivates our imagination as we explore Gozo's rich history in Malta. The glazed tiles of Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon at Pergamon Museum in Berlin offer a glimpse into ancient grandeur while Arabic calligraphy and Zellij tilework transport us to exotic lands filled with mystique. Dragons come alive on tiles adorning Beijing's Forbidden City walls, reminding us of China's mythical past. Further east lies Mazar-I-Sharif in Balkh province where the Shrine of Hazrat Ali stands as a testament to faith and resilience. Returning to Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Harem reveals breathtaking details within every tile; an art form that has stood the test of time. Finally, Azulejos tiles adorned with Mudejar style patterns showcase Portugal's artistic heritage. Tile work transcends boundaries - it is not merely decoration but a reflection of human creativity and cultural identity spanning continents and eras. Join us on this visual odyssey celebrating the beauty and significance behind these masterpieces from around the globe.