Portugal’s stunning ceramic tiles wowed writer Amy Scherzer during ... I learned to thank the Moors for bringing the ancient art form to Europe as complex mosaics. The name azulejo comes from ...

One of the most notable aspects of Lisbon's alluring architecture is its vibrant ceramic tiles. You might find these Portuguese tiles, or azulejos, adorned on buildings during a walk about town ...

Information or research assistance regarding ceramic tiles and architectural terra cotta is frequently requested from the Smithsonian Institution. The following selected bibliography has been prepared ...