The grand Portuguese tradition of azulejo, hand-painted, glazed ceramic tilework depicting scenes, dates back hundreds of years. Artwork made with these ornamental tiles can be found everywhere from churches and palaces to schools and train stations. These tiles have even become a part of the history of Pan-American World Airway (1927-1991) advertising. In Portugal, tile art has been regularly used in advertising since the 1850s, mainly in the facades of shops and factories. In the 20th century, big billboards on the side of the road or in higher grounds became…
