Tile Work Collection (#4)

Glazed tiles, Shah-Zinda mausoleums, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Painted wall tiles of Don Quixote, Toledo, Castilla La Mancha, Spain, Europe

Minaret, Khudayar Khans Palace wall, Kokand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Coloured tiled roof of Conference Centre, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe

Vishnu, Sri Maha Mariamman temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tiled dome of the California Building which houses the Museum of Man, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Colourful doorway, Nanfang Ao, Suao, Ilan County, Taiwan, Asia

Female figures in long robes portrayed in tile decoration at Taberna La Fontanilla, Puerto Cerrada, Centro, Madrid, Spain, Europe

People inside a tapas bar and a detail of decorative tiled wall, Calle Maestro, Centro, Madrid, Spain, Europe

The Baroque church of the Hospital de la Caridad, El Arenal District, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Tapas bar and restaurant in the El Arenal Area near the bull ring, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Tapas bars and restaurants in the El Arenal Area near the bull ring, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Hospital de Venerables Sacerdotes, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Tiled seating depicting various parts of historic Spain, Plaza de Espana erected for the 1929 Exposition, Parque Maria Luisa, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Detail of tile in the gardens of the Real Alcazar, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain

Azulejos tile work in the Mudejar style, Real Alcazar, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain, Europe

Royal tiles, Real Alcazar, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain, Europe

Close-up of decoration, Alhambra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Terrace du Palais d Orient, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Tiled ruins of the Terrace du Palais d Orient, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, C a d Zan, built in Venetian style in 1924 by the famous circus millionaire John Ringling, Sarasota, Florida, USA

Architectural detail of typical blue and white tiles in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Detail of dome of the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Column and interior of Harem of Tash Khauli, Khiva, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Close-up of the tiles on the roof of the temple of Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tower and decorated roof of the Old Town Hall, Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe

Facade of a building decorated with azulejos, Bairro Alto, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Typical azulejos (painted tiles), Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Painted ceramics, Queluz Palace, once the summer residence of the Braganza Kings, Queluz near Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Fountain and painting, Estoi Palace, Estoi, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Mosaic compass, Monument to the Discoveries, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Mosaic staircase, Estoi Palace, Estoi, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Silves, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Azulejos showing port barges, Pinhao railway station, Douro region, Portugal, Europe

Azulejos showing port barrels on carts, Pinhao railway station, Douro region, Portugal, Europe

Azulejos, Pinhao railway station, Douro region, Portugal, Europe

Pinhao railway station, famous for its azulejos tiles on port making, Douro region, Portugal, Europe

Azulejos showing harveting of port grapes, Pinhao railway station, Douro region, Portugal, Europe

Man walks by the azulejo tile panel of the Carmo church in Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Blue azulejos tiles of the port vineyards in the railway station at Pinhao in the Douro Valley, Portugal, Europe

Central atrium with tilework and statues, Evora University, Evora, Alentejo, Portugal, Europe

Allegorical figure, Estoi Palace, Estoi, Portugal, Europe

Bitshah, Sindh, Pakistan, Asia

Detail, Fort, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lahore, Pakistan, Asia

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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.