ceramic Azulejos Tiles, typical traditional tiled wall Madeira Portugal Europe. Photo by Willy Matheisl
Willy Matheisl, The azulejos are a typical form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. They have become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture, manifesting without interruption during five centuries the consecutive trends in art. in the transept of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré; Wherever one goes in Portugal, azulejos are to be found inside and outside churches, palaces, ordinary houses and even train stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control at homes. Many azulejos chronicle major historical and cultural aspects of Portuguese history.
Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Madeira Portugal Europe.
Photo credit: © willy matheisl / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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