Why is it that Portugal has become so synonymous with painted tiles? Turns out, it has a lot to do with Portugal's neighbors to the north and south.
I love this, Sean! I studied art history and Islamic art was a favorite topic. Maybe it was because I had a crush on the professor, but the tiles always appealed to me. Thanks for sending me the invitation. Welcome to Substack!
Of course, and thank you!
Why use tiles when you can have a brutalist concrete facade. The Portuguese had it all wrong, clearly.
Waiting for one on mustafa’s döner kebab
Be careful what you wish for.
I love this, Sean! I studied art history and Islamic art was a favorite topic. Maybe it was because I had a crush on the professor, but the tiles always appealed to me. Thanks for sending me the invitation. Welcome to Substack!
Of course, and thank you!
Why use tiles when you can have a brutalist concrete facade. The Portuguese had it all wrong, clearly.
Waiting for one on mustafa’s döner kebab
Be careful what you wish for.