Mosaics

Author : Kaffe Fassett
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781561585687
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosaics written by Kaffe Fassett and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opening with a chapter on inspiration by examining the time-honored art of mosaics, this book then goes on to give instructions and clear guidance for a variety of projects. 200 color photos. 60 drawings.

Author : Leslie Dierks
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781402715044
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Mosaics written by Leslie Dierks and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Of greatest use to beginners. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration.”—Booklist “You’ll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again.”—Glass Craftsman Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, which uses fragments from plates, mugs, and pictures; direct (just lay it down and glue); indirect, where the work is done on a temporary surface before being cemented; and three dimensional applications. Magically transform everyday objects into art by replacing a standard kitchen counter with one covered in fragments of stone, glass, and pottery, or turning a simple lamp into a finely crafted sculpture. For additional inspiration, 50 artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade.

Author : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892368570
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tunisian Mosaics written by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Roman Empire expanded its African settlements in the early centuries of the common era, thousands of mosaic floor pavements were fashioned to adorn the townhouses and rural estates of the African upper classes. Between the second and sixth centuries, mosaic art blossomed, particularly in Africa Proconsularis, the region comprising modern Tunisia. In contrast to the official art of imperial Rome, mosaics generally expressed the worldviews of private citizens. These artworks are remarkable for the intricate beauty of their polychromatic geometric and floral designs, as well as for figural scenes depicting the interests and activities of the patrons who commissioned them--scenes of daily life, athletic contests, gladiator spectacles, and classical literature and mythology. Abundantly illustrated throughout, Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa offers the general reader a lively introduction to this extraordinary ancient art. Initial chapters survey the historical background of Roman Africa and discuss the development of mosaic art in the Mediterranean. Subsequent chapters profile Tunisia's major mosaic sites and tour the collections of important museums. A final chapter surveys current initiatives to preserve this heritage for future generations.

Author : Joseph Wilpert
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486139638
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roman Mosaics written by Joseph Wilpert and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steeped in religious imagery, this glorious collection spotlights over 60 priceless examples of ancient tile art featuring images of Christ, apostles such as Bartholomew, Peter, and Paul, and numerous biblical scenes.

Author : Miklós Boskovits
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mosaics of the Baptistery of Florence written by Miklós Boskovits and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kristin Peck
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440220166
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plaster Mosaics written by Kristin Peck and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the beauty and elegance of ancient mosaics into the modern world - a place where anyone can create them. Learn how in this exciting reference that teaches even beginners to utilize common plaster compound techniques to create 15 mosaic works of art that will fool all but the most discerning eye. Simple techniques are used to apply the plaster to different surfaces, from boxes and frames to furniture. The designs are then transferred to the medium and carved with a simple wire tool. The materials are few and the cost is slim, but the result is spectacular. Projects include a serving tray, cabinet, door hanger, flowerpot, and chalkboard.

Author : James Ward
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pottery; enamels; ivories; metal-work; furniture; textile fabrics; mosaics; glass; and book decoration written by James Ward and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sheila D. Campbell
Publisher : PIMS
ISBN 13 : 9780888443748
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mosaics of Anemurium written by Sheila D. Campbell and published by PIMS. This book was released on 1998 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Merehurst, Limited
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 9781740456951
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Mosaics written by Merehurst, Limited and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides all the information you need to create stunning mosaics around the home. It includes a comprehensive basic techniques section and features twelve original projects complete with ready-to-use templates. OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES Scrapbooking Techniques; Scrapbooking Projects; Home Stencils(February 06)

Author : Francesca Piqué
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892367822
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conservation of the Last Judgment Mosaic, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague written by Francesca Piqué and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated in color throughout, this handsome volume presents selected papers from an international symposium held in June 2001 marking the completion of a ten-year project to conserve the Last Judgment mosaic, at St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. The project was a partnership between the Office of the President of the Czech Republic, the Prague Castle Administration, and the Getty Conservation Institute. The goal of the symposium was to present the methodology, research, and results of the project, which involved conserving one of the finest examples of monumental medieval mosaic art in Europe. The volume's essays are divided into three parts, which cover the historical and art-historical context, conservation planning and methodology, and project implementation and maintenance. Topics addressed include the history, iconography, and visual documentation of the mosaic; the development and application of surface cleaning and protective coating techniques for the mosaic's glass tesserae; and post-treatment monitoring and maintenance.