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Masako Takahashi, coauthor of the best-selling Mexicolor, now turns her attention to the vibrant tiles that are such a key element in Mexican style and design. Bring a festive new look to any home or garden with the ideas in Mexican Tiles. Masako Takahashi leads a colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and interest to everyday surroundings. Over 175 beautiful color photographs present inspirational examples of classic and contemporary tile work, from colonial-era church facades ornately covered with talavera tiles to vividly detailed modern treatments of bathrooms and kitchens. Including a delightful introduction by Tony Cohen about the history of tile-making in Mexico, plus installation tips and a resource guide, Mexican Tiles is both a fascinating initiation and a practical guide to this key element of Mexican style and design.
About the Author
Masako Takahashi is a much-exhibited artist and photographer who divides her time between Venice, California, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Tony Cohan has spent much of the past 12 years in Mexico. He is the author of four novels, and his reviews, essays, and travel writing on Mexico have appeared in numerous magazines.
Masako Takahashi, coauthor of the best-selling Mexicolor, now turns her attention to the vibrant tiles that are such a key element in Mexican style and design. Bring a festive new look to any home or garden with the ideas in Mexican Tiles. Masako Takahashi leads a colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and interest to everyday surroundings. Over 175 beautiful color photographs present inspirational examples of classic and contemporary tile work, from colonial-era church facades ornately covered with talavera tiles to vividly detailed modern treatments of bathrooms and kitchens. Including a delightful introduction by Tony Cohen about the history of tile-making in Mexico, plus installation tips and a resource guide, Mexican Tiles is both a fascinating initiation and a practical guide to this key element of Mexican style and design.
About the Author
Masako Takahashi is a much-exhibited artist and photographer who divides her time between Venice, California, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Tony Cohan has spent much of the past 12 years in Mexico. He is the author of four novels, and his reviews, essays, and travel writing on Mexico have appeared in numerous magazines.
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THE TECHNIQUES OF HAND-PAINTED, TWICE-FIRED, TIN-GLAZED CERAMICS THAT WERE FIRST BROUGHT TO MEXICO FROM TALAVERA DE LA REINA, SPAIN, INVOLVED BLENDING TWO KINDS OF CLAY. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Casa de los Espiritus Alegres, Mexico City, New York New!
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THE TECHNIQUES OF HAND-PAINTED, TWICE-FIRED, TIN-GLAZED CERAMICS THAT WERE FIRST BROUGHT TO MEXICO FROM TALAVERA DE LA REINA, SPAIN, INVOLVED BLENDING TWO KINDS OF CLAY. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mexican tiles, tile work Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Casa de los Espiritus Alegres, Mexico City, New York New!
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