Spanish (Andalusian) Tiles following the Arabic and Moorish traditions The Spanish word for tile, ‘azulejo’, is derived from the Arabic word, الزليج (az-zulayj) meaning “polished stone”. This origin explains the unmistakable Arab influences in many modern Spanish tiles, which interlock curvilinear, geometric or floral motifs. In the 15th century, cities in the south of Spain,Continue reading “Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge: Circles and Curves”
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