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Item no. 9781439795989

Azulejos are painted, decorative ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal. The design on the tiles often related to the building’s history, and they are an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. The design reproduced here is pulled from the façades of a variety of old houses in Porto, Portugal.

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  • Porto - Front
  • Porto - Angle
  • Porto - Back
  • Porto - Edge
  • Porto - Interior Example Only

Product Information

Format
Ultra
Size
Width: 175mm (6¾")
Height: 230mm (9")
Depth: 18mm (¾")
Interior Unlined
Page Count 144 Pages
Closure Elastic Band
Colour Multi-colour
GSM (paper weight) 120
Cover Hardcover
Edge Printing
No
Binding Type
Smyth Sewn
Pouch Type
Memento Pouch
Interior Paper
Custom-designed laid paper
Ribbon Markers.
1
More Features
  • 100% recycled binder boards
  • Decorative printed cover paper
  • FSC-certified text paper
  • Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
  • Acid-free sustainable forest paper

About This Design

  • Original Art: Traditional tiles used in a house façade
  • Era: Unknown, but this style of architectural design dates to the 13th century
  • Region: Porto, Portugal

Azulejos (meaning “small polished stone”) are painted, glazed ceramic tiles that date back to 13th-century Portugal where they were used inside buildings during the Gothic period. Today, we see these decorative tiles across a wide range of buildings, from monasteries, palaces and restaurants to bars, railway stations and family homes. The design on the tiles commonly related to the building’s unique history, and the individual pieces often end up forming an elaborate mosaic.

There are countless wonderful examples of these beautiful tiles all across Portugal, many in the original blue and white colour scheme that was fashionable in the “Age of Discovery” (15th century to the late 18th century). São Bento Railway Station in Porto, the Buçaco Palace and many stops in the Lisbon Metro are among the most famous sites known for their azulejo art.

The design reproduced here is pulled from the traditional tiles gracing the façades of a variety of old houses in Porto. Ornate in detail, these tiles do not just serve as decoration but represent an important part of Portuguese culture and tradition. Held within are stories of their country and its past.

With our cover design we celebrate this enduring Portuguese symbol of culture and tradition.