Portugal is the seat of finest potteries available in the world. Caldas da Rainha, a prosperous farm town is the capital of Portugal pottery. This region is in the rich clay region, whose inhabitants have been earning their bread and butter by making earthenware vessels since neolithic times. This region is the largest exporter of pottery in other parts of the world. Each piece is an example of fine craftsmanship and they adorn and embellish the costliest houses and covers of lifestyle magazines. The ceramic pottery is made of raw clay mixed with quartz, mica, iron oxides and other substances to attain plasticity.
Another popular form of Portugal Art is the Azulejo. Azulejos are creamic tiles arranged in order to create colorful paintings with the use of majolica technique. This technique involves application of paint directly into tiles and is inspired from Italy. A large variety of figurative themes, historical stories and decorations are composed artistically using this technique. This Portugal Art Form also has undergone many changes under various cultural influences. The National Azulejo Museum is an invitation of delve into the fascinating azulejos, their history and development.
Portugal is also a treasure trove of Art Museums and different photography archives. The Portuguese Institute of Museums is government body which preserves different art forms in the famous museums of Portugal. The National Museum of Ancient Art located in Lisbon, Portugal exhibits a vast collection of fine art, including painting, sculpture engraving and decorative art. Works of both Portuguese and European painters ornate the walls. Finest pieces of ceramic pottery and textiles are showcased. Jewelery in silver and gold mad for the Portuguese nobility is exhibited.
Different Art Fairs organized by the Portuguese Industrial Association. This has opened the doors for the Portugal Art Form to the new trends of modern art manifestations. The 'Arte Lisboa Fair' is an unique attempt to mingle traditional Portugal art forms with modern definitions.
Portugal Art forms presents itself in variety of forms and hues with ceramic pottery occupying a place of eminence among all others.
