For centuries, tiles have been a staple of Spanish design and decor. Selected from rare l9th- and early-20th-century manufacturers’ catalogs, the exquisite full-color tile designs in this splendid collection display a host of patterns, many revealing striking Moorish influence. Predominantly blue, green, red, and brown with white backgrounds, the tiles incorporate stylized flowers, leaves, and other plant forms, abstract and geometric figures, stars, suns, and other richly decorative patterns. Artists, designers, and craftspeople will find these magnificent, permission-free designs illuminating, instructive, and ideal for any project that calls for repeat patterns. 97 full-color designs from varied sources on 24 plates. 48pp. printed one side only.