The Mosaic Book
Ideas, Projects and Techniques
Will be published approx. on 1. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-57076-060-0 (ISBN)
Description
In principle, mosaic is simple to create-it can be tackled by anyone who can tile a wall or glue down a collage. In practice, it needs to be carefully conceived, designed, planned, and executed for a real professional look. Practical and inspiring ideas for the beginner and the more experienced, this guide to the ancient art of mosaic features dazzling designs for home and garden, with 16 step-by-step projects, trace-off patterns, and an ample array of color photos to show you how to create your own beautiful mosaics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
North Pomfret
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57076-060-0 (9781570760600)
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Persons
Peggy Vance holds an MA in Art History from Christ's College, Cambridge, and has worked as an art historian and assistant curator of design at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. She has edited a wide range of books on fine, decorative and applied art, and is the author of Gaugin: The Masterworks, William Morris Wallpapers and Faberge. Celia Goodrick-Clarke trained as a textile designer in Birmingham and London and taught art and textile design in London. She has worked for a variety of magazines and weekly newspapers including Homes & Gardens, Sunday Express Magazine and Metropolitan Home.