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Monday, February 8, 2010

Azulejo: Mosaic Monday

a mosaic made from images of blue and white (predominantly) tiles and mosaics, taken in and around Lisbon. 
The title Azulejo (taken from the word Azul = blue) refers to the art/ tilework which goes back many
centuries - here is a link if you are interested in more information on this work.  
Azulejo  is such an intrinsic part of Portuguese architecture that there is a museum in Lisbon dedicated
 to it - here is the link
To view other Mosaics, visit Little Red House

to view other Blue Monday's visit Smiling Sally

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Copyright 2010 Gena D Images for thinking aloud

14 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful tile work and mosaic. I'm sure it is even more beautiful in person.

Coffeedoff said...

Lovely and blue, matches my teapot!

valerie@composition-life said...

those are such pretty shades of blue

Debbiedoos said...

Gorgeous Mosaic of blues!!~

SmilingSally said...

How beautiful! Happy Blue Monday.

LV said...

A very pretty grouping of the blues.

Beansieleigh said...

Oh, don't you just wish all of us could just head out on our own little BLUE field trip together, to visit this museum you speak of??!! Sounds like fun to me! Happy Blue Monday! ~tina

SuKnitWitty said...

I am a longtime admirer of Tile...mostly Talavera Tile from Mexico. Thanks for this look and information on the beautiful blue tiles and your Mosaic. The Tiled Wall is incredible. I hope you'll have a chance to stop by and see my Knitting Mosaic....Sue

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

You couldn't have posted a more beautiful mosaic...I love each example of your blue and white!!!

Marice said...

that is really lovely :)

u may view mine here

happily retired gal said...

What a marvelous mosaic created with your lovely photos of these beautiful blue tiles!
Hugs and blessings,
Sacred Ruminations

Amanda at 32˙North said...

Fantastic tile work - I'm a huge fan of Gaudi and modernisme.

Unknown said...

The Azulejo makes a stunning mosaic!

Unknown said...

Great collage, Gena!

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