Mosaic Patterns - Hardcover

Emma Biggs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845372859 ISBN 13: 9781845372859

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Decorating and designing with mosaics has been popular for centuries throughout the world, from Ancient Greece and Rome to Mexico. Mosaic is incredibly versatile and a whole range of effects can be achieved using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirror or granite tiles. Mosaic lends itself naturally to pattern as patterns are built up from repeated elements - as is mosaic. This stunning new book explores the use of pattern in mosaic through 19 beautiful step-by-step projects. Each project is designed to illustrate the different types of pattern you can create. For example, pattern can be created through colour, tone or shape, and can be geometric or fluid. Mosaic patterns often draw inspiration from nature, so you often see plant or animal motifs repeated, either as the main part of the design or as background.

About this title

About the Author

Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin are professional mosaicists. Their previous books include Outdoor Mosaic and Mosaic Workshop.

Review

"This wonderful book will help you transform bits of glass and tile into works of art. There is enough instruction throughout so that anyone could do these projects."  —Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845372859
• ISBN 13: 9781845372859
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128