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The Art of Mosaic Design: A Collection of Contemporary Artists

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Are you tired of the usual instructional, how-to book on simplistic, hobby-style mosaic art? Are you looking for a book on quality mosaic art that will captivate and inspire you? Well, this book is like visiting an art gallery totally devoted to exceptional mosaic art. It is especially good for the experienced mosaic artist as it is filled with inspirational and diverse mosaic masterpieces. If you have ever wanted a book on mosaics that passes on the instruction, but thoroughly inspires you with unbounded creativity, this is the book for you!

Finally, a contemporary book of just beautiful mosaics from around the country and some from around the world. This is an art book and an inspiration to the artist and appreciater alike. Great for the price.

This is an interesting, inspiring and beautifully presented book of work from mosaic artists around the world. There is so much variety in terms of style, technique, materials, and colour, and I very much like the fact that there are many photos of works in their entirety as well as pieces showing closeups of the same work in detail. There are generally between four and six pages for each artist, showcasing their work and talking a little bit about their artistic background, their technique used for certain pieces and their inspirations, all of which I found fascinating and brought me to a greater understanding of how the piece was created.

I admit that not everything in the book is to my own personal tastes: my preferences lean towards the more colourful. Among my favourite mosaicists in this collection are Erin Adams, whose compositions are based on intricately patterned oriental rugs; Gary Stephens, whose weird and wonderful designs feature brightly coloured fruit, fish, frogs, and ukelele-playing mermen (!); Linda Beaumont, especially for the assortment of objects she incorporates into mosaics; and Candace Bahouth, who I feel has a great eye for colour and shape. Nonetheless, there is a lot of creativity and enthusiasm evident in all the work in the book, whatever your tastes.

It also has possibly the best introduction I have ever read in a book about mosaic: "Mosaic design is a fascinating art based on paradoxes that must be embraced. Among these are the pieces, multiple objects of simplicity fused into a singular, complex wholeness; the irregularity that springs from deliberation; and, more often than not, the creation that is wrought from destruction. Such paradoxes are put into context by the mosaicist when the principles of other visual arts are applied. By shaping tesserae like a sculptor, choosing colors like a painter, and weaving patterns like a fiber artist, the mosaicist presents his or her vision."

What a wonderful way to introduce what mosaic is all about! I also feel that there is just the right balance between text and photographs - enough to enhance understanding, but not so much as to detract from the art itself. I recommend this book to all lovers of art, not just of mosaic.

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.

Fantastic! Inspirational! I've been waiting for a book like this for a long time. Anyone interested in this medium and for those who think they couldn't do it - check out this masterpiece. Anything goes! Congratulations to the artists and the authors.

Breathtakingly inspirational ... it really is an artform and here it is taken very seriously. The book covers a wide range of comtemporary styles which are all unique and fascinating in their own way. A must for any budding mosaicist.

The Art Of Mosaic Design: A Collection Of Contemporary Artists by JoAnn Loctove and Leslie Plummer Clagett is a stunningly impressive, full-color artbook filled with photographs of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional mosaic works by forty-two bright, talented, and inspirational modern artists drawn from the U.S., Italy, England, Norway, France, Israel, and Japan. Amazing arrays of color, design, theme, and texture abound in this vibrant modern artbook make The Art Of Mosaic Design strongly recommended addition to any personal or art school reference library collection.

Although it's an ideal resource for the mosaic-minded, you don't have to have a great interest in mosaics to enjoy this book. All you need is an enjoyment and appreciation of beauty and craftsmanship. A terrific book to keep on display or give as a gift.

This book is an exceptional overview of the state of contemporary mosaic art. The photos are exquisite and the text inspirational. Clearly, this book is a labor of love by the artists, writers, and publisher. A great resource for someone looking to commission a mosaic project. After reading this book, I went out and purchased a mosaic piece from one of the artists in the book

This book is a gorgeous coffee table book at an extremely reasonable price. Excellent resource information, beautiful photos and clear and concise text. Definitely 5 stars!