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		<title>Ceramic Art Tile</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for products that will come with great quality, then ceramic art is the choice you need to make. You are guaranteed to have products that are unique. With a modern twist, the products will be more colorful and vibrant. They adapt great edge which makes them favorites to many. You can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for products that will come with great quality, then ceramic art is the choice you need to make. You are guaranteed to have products that are unique. With a modern twist, the products will be more colorful and vibrant. They adapt great edge which makes them favorites to many. You can get to play with both perfect and imperfect lines to bring out elegance.</p>
<p>Bold and superior ceramic art patterns are what you stand to gain from the tiles. Ceramic art tiles are appreciated by very many people. This is mainly because they are hand made. Nothing beats that natural quality that comes from the amazing designs. They can be customized to produce great looking products.</p>
<p>It is amazing how simple can become great with very little effort. This is precisely the reason why so many home owners will prefer to go for the art. In the past, the tiles were used exclusively to decorate the walls and floors of palaces, temples and even mansions. It is therefore very special to be graced by the art in your home.</p>
<p>Endearing rustic patterns will be created by ceramic art tiles. People still prefer the traditional way of doing things. This has been witnessed by the many people who are not keen on modern styles. Therefore, compared to other materials, the tiles are very superior. These materials which are a lot more inferior to ceramic art are metal, plastic and even wood. To work really well, ceramic art tiles need to be combined with other materials. This materials are granite and natural stone patterns. You will achieve more as well as a variety of projects. Large ceramic art tile murals will be found displayed in museums, art galleries as well as halls. They are usually very elaborate as well as ambitious. They require more creativity so that the ideal results can be produced. Many cultures of the world will come with different angles of the art. This means that you will get to experience different and distinct sides.</p>
<p>All these versions of the art are very unique in their own way. It is vital to mention the art that has defined the industry and continues to be in the forefront for creativity. I&#8217;m talking about Japanese art. The grace of elegance comes out and can be seen in the cherry blossoms and the solitary rock in the garden.</p>
<p>The design has been able to capture culture, beauty and simplicity. There is a subtle display of class. The patterns are sure to entertain you as you take time to behold the art.</p>
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		<title>Ceramic Art Of Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kumar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ceramic art is still being produced in Thailand even today. However, this art form was at its peak during the Sukhothai kingdom&#8217;s reign and is called Sukhothai wares by archaeologists and collectors. Even today, you can find the kiln sites of Sukhothai wares outside the northern walls of the ancient city Sukhothai and Sri Satchanalai. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ceramic art is still being produced in Thailand even today. However, this art form was at its peak during the Sukhothai kingdom&#8217;s reign and is called Sukhothai wares by archaeologists and collectors. Even today, you can find the kiln sites of Sukhothai wares outside the northern walls of the ancient city Sukhothai and Sri Satchanalai. Those of you who are interested in pottery and ceramics can visit the open air museum, which can be found just a few kilometers northwest of the Sri Satchanalai site, and you will be able to see an original kiln which was used in ancient times to produce ceramic wares.</p>
<p>It is believed that Sukhothai ceramic production began in the 13th century after the decline of Khmer ceramics. It was only in the 15th century that these ceramics became popular trade articles once the Chinese ceramic industry started declining. Sukhothai ceramic wares were exported during that time to different countries and even today one can find them in countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. However, in the 16th century the production declined and this can be attributed to the wars that were fought between Ayudhaya and Burma (now known as Myanmar), and resurgence of Chinese ceramic industry.</p>
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		<title>Glass and ceramics; History and production</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thomson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About 2 millions years ago, people created their first rock instruments. About 10 000 years ago, people began to settle in communities; this is the beginning of agriculture and architecture. First civilisations arised in Egypt, India and China. Nations living there were watching the sun and stars, created simple watches, were able to melt some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About 2 millions years ago, people created their first rock instruments. About 10 000 years ago, people began to settle in communities; this is the beginning of agriculture and architecture. First civilisations arised in Egypt, <a href="http://www.indiacentral.info/"><strong>India</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.chinacentral.info/"><strong>China</strong></a>. Nations living there were watching the sun and stars, created simple watches, were able to melt some metals and they knew the secret of ceramics production. Firstly, ceramics were used for food storing purposes as big containers which were placed under ground. Their role was similar to the reason why we use regrigerators nowdays. As time went by, ancient artificers started to decorate the pots with ornaments, paintings which were representing various gods, sports, religions, sacrifice, animals and more.</p>
<p>In our experiences, both, greasy clay and dry sand belong to spading much more that to a table in dining room. However, those are the raw materials for production of porcelain dials which we eat from, or bottles and cups which we buy preserved fruits or beverages in. Glass and ceramical materials have some same attributes; they don&#8217;t prevent heat and electricity, they have hard face which don&#8217;t react with their environment. On the other hand, there exist some differences between glass and ceramic too; Glass is transparent, ceramic isn&#8217;t. Unlike ceramics, which stay compact, glass flows during annealing. Glass and ceramic articles are brittle in their usual fashion, however there are procedures to harden their structure.</p>
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