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Modern Mosaic: Inspiration from the 20th Century [Paperback]

Tessa Hunkin (Author)


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April 5, 2003

Mosaic is a medium of glorious expression, endurance, and timeless beauty. In Modern Mosaic, Elaine Goodwin inspires readers to pick up a fragment of stone or glass and start an exhilarating journey of exploration and expression.

Readers will marvel at the outstanding mosaic styles featured from around the world. The art deco of New York City, Gaudi's surreal creations, Hundertwasser, and more.

Modern Mosaic features:

  • A short history of mosaic including art nouveau, public art and private expression
  • How to set up a workspace: equipment, tools, and adhesives
  • Materials: glass, gold, found objects, ceramic, and more
  • Design: inspiration, drawing, images, symbolism
  • Projects: 15 projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs
  • Gallery: inspiring work from leading mosaic artists from around the world

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Editorial Reviews

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Comprehensive and well-photographed. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 20030510)

Colorfully illustrates how to successfully meld a timeless art for into contemporary do-it-yourself masterpieces. (Jennifer Lee Calgary Sun 20030614)

Extravagantly photographed book ... inspiring work interwoven with design lessons and chat on tools, materials and techniques. (Jamie Lee Pricer Palm Springs Desert Sun 20030921)

Takes readers on an enriching jaunt through history. (Phoenix Home and Garden 200404)

All the information you need... lessons in art history and philosophy and step-by-step directions on specific projects. (Jan Landon Kansas City Star )

Enticing book that is part coffee table fare and part how-to... will inspire master crafters and intrigue beginners. (Sally Birks Everett Herald )

All the tools, from inspiration to practical tips on grout and glaze, to start your own mosaic projects. (Cathy LeFebvre Country Comfort )

About the Author

Tessa Hunkin is an internationally-recognized mosaic artist whose work can be seen in galleries, homes, restaurants, cathedrals, and mosques around the world. She also restores mosaics in buildings throughout Europe, teaches mosaic techniques and is the author of three books.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Firefly Books (April 5, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1552977013
  • ISBN-13: 978-1552977019
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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