Delftware Tiles

by Hans Van Lemmen

In the sixteenth century, the art of decorating tiles using a tin glaze was introduced to the Low Countries by Italian potters. Soon after, native potters adopted the technique, and in the centuries that followed they produced vast quantities of these beautifully ornate tiles. While their subjects ranged from itnricate florals and mythical creatures to depictions of both historical and biblical events, the distinctive blue and white of delftware tiles has set them apart in the ceramics expert Hans van Lemmen explores how these pieces were made, and the differences between Dutch tiles and their English delft counterparts.

48 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 1997

Reviews

[Nick Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introductory text, which is clearly written and presented. It gives just enough information to point to other avenues of research, should the reader wish for further study.

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