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.
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 it - here is the link
To view other Mosaics, visit Little Red House
Copyright 2010 Gena D Images for thinking aloud
14 comments:
Beautiful tile work and mosaic. I'm sure it is even more beautiful in person.
Lovely and blue, matches my teapot!
those are such pretty shades of blue
Gorgeous Mosaic of blues!!~
How beautiful! Happy Blue Monday.
A very pretty grouping of the blues.
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
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
You couldn't have posted a more beautiful mosaic...I love each example of your blue and white!!!
that is really lovely :)
u may view mine here
What a marvelous mosaic created with your lovely photos of these beautiful blue tiles!
Hugs and blessings,
Sacred Ruminations
Fantastic tile work - I'm a huge fan of Gaudi and modernisme.
The Azulejo makes a stunning mosaic!
Great collage, Gena!
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