Sitting on a nondescript corner of Porto, allegorical scenes of strife and triumph dance across the facade of Igreja do Carmo in exuberant fashion. From afar, it appears to be a painted mural, ...

Since the 13th century, artists have been reinventing the art form that covers churches, palaces and train stations Dena Levitz From a few steps back, the artfully painted panorama of Lisbon at the ...

Wander through the streets of Seville or Porto, and you'll find yourself immersed in a world of color and intricate patterns. Elaborately painted tiles, called azulejos, adorn churches, palaces, train ...

A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs. Azulejos can be seen all over the Portuguese capital of ...

Elaborately-painted Portuguese tiles, called azulejos, fell out of favour in the early 20th Century. But Lisbon today is embracing the art in its murals, museums and metro stations. The blue-and-white ...

ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of images featuring the Portuguese ceramic tile work known as Azulejo opened at the Satrang gallery on Tuesday. Titled ‘Art of Azulejo in Portugal’, the event was hosted by ...

At Porto’s Sé cathedral, the azulejos on the walls depict events from the ‘Song of Solomon’ Image: Charukesi Ramadurai It is only on my last day in Lisbon that I discover the wonder of the azulejo.

Key Highlight: The chapel is adorned with not only plenty of azulejos (Portuguese tiles), but also centuries-old oil paintings. One of the most notable aspects of Lisbon's alluring architecture is its ...

ISLAMABAD: An art and cultural gala featuring the work of 10 senior and upcoming Pakistani artists inspired by Brazilian and Portuguese tile art was held at the Nomad Art Gallery and Craft Centre this ...

LAHORE: An exhibition titled The Art of Azulejo featuring tiles from Portugal concluded here on Thursday at a ceremony held at The City School DHA Campus. The closing ceremony was attended by Police ...