Azulejo (Portuguese: [ɐzuˈle(j)ʒu, ɐzuˈlɐjʒu], Spanish:; from the Arabic الزليج, al-zillīj) [1] [2] is a form of Portuguese and Spanish painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework.

Azulejo, Spanish and later principally Portuguese tiles produced from the 14th century onward. At first the term was used to denote only North African mosaics, but it became the accepted word for an entirely decorated tile about 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) square.

2018年9月12日 · Some of the most famous sites known for their azulejo art include the Sao Bento Railway Station in Porto, the Buçaco Palace, and many stops in the Lisbon Metro.

2022年10月25日 · The glazed ceramic tilework, known as azulejo, is prominent across the interiors and exteriors of Portugal, and this example is a featured display at the 9,800-square-foot museum in Lisbon...

2019年10月7日 · The highlight of the Museu Nacional Do Azulejo is the 1,300 traditional blue and white panoramic panel called The Great View of Lisbon. Located on the top floor, it is 23 metres (75 ft) in length and was made by the Spanish-born tile painter Gabriel del Barco (c. 1649-1701 CE) in 1700 CE.

2023年9月6日 · It wasn’t until the 16th century that Azulejo tiles became a more notable fixture in Portuguese culture. After visiting the Spanish city of Sevilla and Granada’s Alhambra Palace in the south of Spain, King Manuel I of Portugal was impressed with …

2021年1月13日 · Today, the art of the azulejo is still alive and well in Portugal. There are several of the original factories from the 17th and 18th centuries that are still in operation today, duplicating traditional styles of years past as well as creating new ones.

2021年7月15日 · Dressing the walls of palaces and churches throughout the entire country, the blue-and-white tiles stood as a unique symbol of Portuguese decorative art and launched the country into the Golden Age of the azulejo.

Understand the Portuguese "azulejo" and why it is such a unique decorative language

Azulejo, the vibrant and intricate art form of hand-painted tiles, is much more than a decorative tradition in Portugal—it’s a storytelling medium that captures the essence of Portuguese culture, history, and artistry.