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Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
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Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126738 Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca, Portugal; (add.info.: Monastery of Santa Maria de Salzedas In its time, this was one of the largest Cistercian monasteries in Portugal, having been given vast areas of land in the surrounding region with the express duty of tilling and populating them.
Construction work began in 1155, immediately after the Order had been given the lands by Egas Moniz, the tutor of D. Afonso Henriques, and his wife Teresa Afonso. It was consecrated in 1255, when the complex of monastic buildings was complete;
Azulejo is a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tilework. It has become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture, having been produced without interruption for five centuries;
In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, restaurants, bars and even railway stations or subway stations. They constitute a major aspect of Portuguese architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control in homes. Many azulejos chronicle major historical and cultural aspects of Portuguese history;
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This print showcases a stunning panel depicting hunting scenes, located in Tarouca, Portugal. Created by the Portuguese School, these ceramic tiles are found within the Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, a grand Cistercian monastery. The monastery was granted vast areas of land with the responsibility of cultivating and populating them. Construction on this magnificent complex began in 1155 after receiving the lands from Egas Moniz and his wife Teresa Afonso. It was consecrated in 1255 when all monastic buildings were completed. The panel itself is an example of azulejo, a traditional form of painted ceramic tilework that has become deeply ingrained in Portuguese culture for over five centuries. Azulejos can be found adorning various structures such as churches, palaces, houses, schools, restaurants, bars, railway stations - even subway stations! They play a significant role in Portuguese architecture by embellishing walls, floors and ceilings while also serving functional purposes like temperature control. These intricate tiles not only serve as ornamental art but also chronicle important historical and cultural aspects of Portuguese history. Each tile tells its own story through vibrant colors and detailed designs. This print captures the beauty and craftsmanship behind these remarkable hunting scenes depicted on ceramic tiles at Tarouca's Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas—a true testament to Portugal's rich artistic heritage.
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