Islamic Tile 15 th through 18 th Century Various Artists Damascus Syria, Kutahya, and Turkey

Islamic Tile Characteristics No human figures in the designs Feature linear designs, floral designs, and geometric patterns Glassy layer over clay Began 1200 AD Ghlami – several colors painted with brushes onto the tile

Islamic Tile Context Applied on walls to beautify space in Mosques and homes Traditions and techniques pass down through generations Began in the area formerly known as Persia

Islamic Tile Damascus Syria Stone paste tile with underglaze, and glaze 17 th Century 8.5 X 8.5

Islamic Tile Damascus Syria Stone paste tile with underglaze, and glaze 18 th Century 9 X 9

Islamic Tile Damascus Syria Stone paste tile with underglaze, and glaze 17 th Century 9 X 7.6

Islamic Tile Kutahya Stone paste tile with underglaze, and glaze 19 th Century 9 X 9

Islamic Tile Turkey or Syria Stone paste tile with underglaze, and glaze 16 th Century 9.8 X 9.9