California Tile: The Golden Era, 1910-1940 Acme to Handcraft
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (738 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764319426 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
California tile makers excelled in their craft during the first half of the twentieth century, producing richly patterned designs for building facades, interiors, garden ornamentation, furniture, and even serving pieces. Old California art tile is rich in tradition and innovation. For centuries handcrafted tile has been a predominant decorative surface in tropical climes from Middle East through the Gulf of Mexico to California. This landmark publication, designed to broaden appreciation of this colorful and varied aspect of American decorative arts, will serve to inspire and guide architects, designers, collectors, and historians alike.. Over 1700 color images in two volumes, comprise this comprehensive collection, with essays on early California tile companies. Arranged alphab
"Great Book, but Dang! Where's the rest of it?" according to Sandpeep. Without a doubt, this has got to be one of the best, if not the best book on Arts and Crafts Tile I've seen, and I've got them all. Although dealing with California tile makers only, there's enough material here to fill two books - and in fact, that's what they did! I didn't realize that this is really Vol. I of II, the other covers the rest of the H's down to the Z's. And that's my only gripe - $82 if one buys both, AND now I have to wait Great Book, but Dang! Where's the rest of it? Sandpeep Without a doubt, this has got to be one of the best, if not the best book on Arts and Crafts Tile I've seen, and I've got them all. Although dealing with California tile makers only, there's enough material here to fill two books - and in fact, that's what they did! I didn't realize that this is really Vol. I of II, the other covers the rest of the H's down to the Z's. And that's my only gripe - $82 if one buys both, AND now I have to wait 4-5 weeks for the. -5 weeks for the. ksenia said book about beautiful california tiles. This is a great book for those who are interested in handmade tiles in California during 1910 - 19book about beautiful california tiles ksenia This is a great book for those who are interested in handmade tiles in California during 1910 - 1940 period.Wonderful pictures.. 0 period.Wonderful pictures.. In Better Shape Than Expected I always assume that used books would show abysmal wear. I was extremely pleased and surprised to receive a book that is one step (small) below new. One tear on a dust cover that was small makes it used. Will buy more form them when I need to.