Historical culture is something to be remembered always and more importantly, to be passed on. After experiencing transformation and renewal, it has stood the test of time and shall be the treasure of our cultural heritage.
Historical decorative tiles are originated from the Islamic period. It became popular in Europe in the middle age and was imported to Taiwan from Japan afterwards. From plants painting and repeating geometric patterns to large-scaled drawing of portraits, customs and stories; the pattern style and making procedure varies in different production regions and periods. Hand-painted decorative tiles are not easily found nowadays, but we can still find the trace of the culture with the distinctive character in these beautiful unique pieces.
歷史文化不但需要被記得,還要承傳,當中又會經歷轉化和更新,一路累積下來成為跨越時間考驗的瑰寶。歷史悠久的花磚起源可追溯至幾個世紀前的伊斯蘭文化地區,後來從中東傳到歐洲地區,再經日本傳入台灣。不同地區和時期花磚的製作方式和圖案的風格內容都不一樣,圖案可從花草到無限伸延重複的幾何圖形,甚至以磚當作畫布,繪製上各種人物、民俗、故事。時至今日,親手繪製的花磚工藝已不多見,但當看見花磚拼在一起,仍可從中窺探並感受到這種富強烈風格的文化痕跡。
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