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September 2002• $40.00 Hardcover | | Kenneth
Clark | | Tiles
are a beautiful form of ceramic that lend themselves to an extraordinary
diversity of uses and treatments. In this outstanding overview, Kenneth
Clark, a distinguished tile designer and maker, introduces readers to
their creation, ornamentation, and use. Tile making using earthenware,
stoneware, porcelain, and paper clay is fully described as are the
decorative techniques, like painting, screen printing, and sgraffito. The
work of leading tile designers is also examined, along with their
approaches and applications. To complete the book, Clark offers practical
information on the uses of tile, including floors, walls, roofs,
fireplaces, murals, and swimming pools; details on how to repair tiles;
and advice on how to protect and care for them. Written by an expert, and
with 280 color photos, The Tile is sure to captivate anyone
interested in learning or appreciating the skills of this age-old craft. |
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