Stories in Ceramics: A Thousand Years of Decorative Tiles
GENINT 741.484
Osher (50+). In this course, we explore the history of ceramic tiles from all over the world.
About this course:
From exotic sultans' palaces to sleek Art Deco apartments, ceramic tiles have adorned structures all over the world and transformed building facades and their interiors into remarkable works of art. In this course, we explore the visual richness of decorative tiles, featuring the variety of techniques and infinite color palette of ceramic glazes used. Design influences from around the world inspire these stories in ceramics from the Middle Ages to modern times, and the stories of the contributions of influential patrons, tile manufacturers and tile artisans are woven into the artistic times in which they lived and practiced. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 daysContact Us
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