The history of ceramic tiles begins with the oldest civilizations and they are among the first forms of decorative art, embellishing architecture from many cultures. These 31 gorgeous illustrations were adapted from tile designs dating from the 1600s–1800s, found on walls and floors of mosques, missions, and other buildings in Mexico, Holland, England, India, Morocco, and elsewhere. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal.Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colourists, Elegant Tile Designs and other Creative Haven adult colouring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. AUTHOR: One of Dover's most gifted and versatile artists, Marty Noble is from a family of artists dating back several generations. Raised in Santa Barbara, she pursued her creative interests from an early age, settling on the batik technique in the early 60s. From simple pieces the work grew into very detailed paintings, earning her a reputation in area galleries as well as in the illustration field. In 1980 she switched to watercolour and pursued opportunities with art publishing firms; since then she's enjoyed seeing her designs used as book illustrations, posters, puzzles, greeting cards, plate designs, and calendars. She is the creator of over 200 Dover titles, including regular and stained glass colouring books, stickers, tattoos, stencils, and more. Marty has also expertly rendered the art for most of the "Color Your Own . . . " series, and she is the talent behind many Creative Haven colouring books, including such bestselling titles as Art Nouveau Animal Designs and Steampunk Fashions.