Art Nouveau Tiles, C. 1890-1914 (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Hardcover]

Sandra Fowler (Author), Wendy Harvey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007 | Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Dazzling in their bold use of color and wide range of designs, Art Nouveau tiles are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. These international tile designs encompassed striking decorative elements to be used in residences and public buildings. High fired, these tiles retain their original color and beauty despite over one hundred years of use. This book, designed for both the beginning collector and the long time lover of tiles, includes full color examples of over 600 designs. A very useful and beautiful collectors guide, it provides information about many major tile manufacturers. It is arranged by company and design and contains a guide to market prices, as well as suggestions and tips for tile collectors. Filling a gap in the tile books currently available, this volume provides both the largest collection of single Art Nouveau images published to date, and a concise introduction to the field of tiles. A bibliography contains research sources for more detailed study and information regarding organizations devoted to tile preservation and collection. This is the perfect choice for any lover of ceramic surfaces and those who appreciate and enjoy color and design. It will undoubtedly be instrumental in not only introducing many to the beauty of Art Nouveau design, but also expanding their interest in collecting this amazing art form.

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About the Author

The authors are internationally known dealers in antique ceramic tiles. Their home is in Massachusetts

Product Details

• Hardcover: 191 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; First Thus edition (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764314416
• ISBN-13: 978-0764314414
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,589,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Art Nouveau tile C. 1890-1914, February 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Art Nouveau Tiles, C. 1890-1914 (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I was disappointed with the quality of this book. All the photos are either digital or downloaded from the web. There is a great variety of beautiful tiles but the images themselves are really grainy.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment, February 3, 2003

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This review is from: Art Nouveau Tiles, C. 1890-1914 (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

Incomplete and cursory. Photographic image quality so-so. Amateurish.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Art Nouveau Tiles C. 1890 - 1914, November 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Art Nouveau Tiles, C. 1890-1914 (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

Sometimes you need a good source, with photographs, for identifying the many, many art nouveau tiles out there. THIS BOOK DOES THAT!!!! Over the years I have collected some art nouveau tiles and, with the aid of this book --- IN MINUTES --- I was able to identify all of them. As a bonus a current value for each tile is also provided. For the serious tile collector Art Nouveau Tiles by Sandra Fowler and Wendy Harvey is a MUST!!!!