Architectural terracotta and faïence: A historical perspective

Alan Swale
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Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2019, vol. 8, issue 3, 259-283

Abstract: Buildings and other structures bearing terracotta and faïence feature in many towns and cities in this country. Terracotta, especially in its buff-coloured manifestation, is often mistaken for stone and architects have frequently endeavoured to emulate this rather than accept the material in its own right. This paper critically examines the development and deployment of these ceramic building materials in Britain from the 18th century through to the present and provides insights into its distinctive qualities and occasional drawbacks.

Keywords: architectural terracotta and faïence; architectural ceramic deployment; history of development; material assessment; critical appraisal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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