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Glaze Project Approved by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology: Unveiling the Science, Art, and Legacy of Iznik Tiles
We are proud to announce the approval of the Glaze Project, an ambitious, interdisciplinary initiative that bridges science, art history, and digital innovation. Led by João Pedro Veiga as Principal Investigator, the project brings together the combined expertise of CENIMAT, VICARTE and NOVA LINCS at NOVA University and the HERCULES Laboratory at the University of Évora, in partnership with the prestigious Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
Over the next three years, Glaze will investigate the history of Ottoman ceramics, with a focus on the vibrant colour transitions and advanced manufacturing techniques that defined the iconic Iznik tile tradition. Leveraging the renowned collection of the Gulbenkian Museum, the project will employ cutting-edge, non-invasive scientific techniques to study the material and chromatic composition of this ceramic tradition.
Expanding its scope, the project will also carry out a comparative study of Iznik and Damascus tile production, contributing new insights into historical networks of cultural and technological exchange across the Islamic world.
As part of an innovative outreach strategy, Glaze will develop interactive educational tools that blend historical research, creative design, and scientific knowledge. These digital experiences will engage diverse audiences and reveal new dimensions of this extraordinary ceramic tradition—connecting past craftsmanship with present-day innovation.
