The Art of Mosaic Design: A Collection of Contemporary Artists
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (757 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1564964205 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There are no projects, but the mosaic works are beautifully photographed with detailed close-ups as well as views of entire pieces, many of which are outdoors or are architectural features in buildings. Recommended for arts and crafts collections.Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. . From Library Journal Contemporary mosaic art has an almost limitless variety of style and form, ranging from flat surfaces to three-dimensional objects. As a source of ideas, it is similar to Martin Cheek's Mosaics Design Sourcebook (LJ
The artworks included in the book are a bit eccentric Jean Latimer The artworks included in the book are a bit eccentric but if that is your style, then the book is OK.. Susan G. Beck said Mosaic, a new, peaceful hobby. This book is a small vacation in itself-peaceful and highly varied beauty in design and color. I did miss a Spanish artist's work I was hoping to see. Susan Beck. "An excellent rendering of mosaic designs" according to A Customer. Shows various methods of mosaics I never thought of before, very helpful for the beginner as well the advanced mosaicist. I really enjoyed reading it.
Fragments of glass, stone, and clay are pieced together in the mosaic art form to create intricate patterns within a unified whole. This time, mosaic artists are firmly grasping the wheel of its centuries-old techniques, and changing course toward modern aesthetic standards. Colorful photographs accompanied by enlightening text dramatically document the work of 42 international artists. Once again, this ancient craft is in vogue. "The Art of Mosaic Design" is a comprehensive study of this unique art form now poised for resurgence.. "The Art of Mosaic Design" gathers some of the best contemporary works into a striking gallery of images, ideas, and information. Functional or decorative, abstract or pictorial, mosaics can be naive
JoAnn Locktov has been an advisory board member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists since it was founded in 1999. She also contributes articles to the quarterly newsletter, Groutline. JoAnn lives in Mill Valley, CA