Pebble Mosaics
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Pebble Mosaics
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Author : Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell
language : en
Publisher: CICO Books
Release Date : 2017-06-13
Pebble Mosaics written by Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell and has been published by CICO Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-13 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Collect stones, pebbles, and shells, and adorn your garden and home with these beautiful pebble mosaics! Experiment with textures, design, and color to create some stunning feature pieces and furnish your home. Collect stones, pebbles, and shells, and adorn your garden and home with these beautiful pebble mosaics! Experiment with textures, design, and color to create some stunning feature pieces and decorate your garden and home. The mosaic has long been a stunning method of decoration, stretching back to the cities of ancient Greece and Rome, and now, with Pebble Mosaics, you can create your own little piece of history in your home! Learn how to find and forage ceramics, stones, and pebbles in your back garden and home, and arrange them to make the 25 beautiful and original designs packed inside Pebble Mosaics. Complete with a "Gallery" section to inspire your creativity, there will be a pattern or a project to suit every need and any taste. Pebble Mosaics is split into two chapters. The first, "Paths, Plaques, and Panels", will take you through creating mosaics for larger projects such as Stepping Stones, Garden Benches, Sundials, and Evening Tables. You will learn how to mix cement, identify good materials for your project, and construct patterns that suit you. The second chapter, "Planters and Decorative Features", will show you how to make some beautiful ornamental items, such as a Bubbling Fountain, a Lattice Planter, and Hurricane Lanterns. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photography, Pebble Mosaics is suitable for even the most novice of pebble-layers.
Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World
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Author : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999
Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World written by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Architecture categories.
This book provides a comprehensive account of mosaics in the ancient world from the early pebble mosaics of Greece to the pavements of Christian churches in the East. Separate chapters in Part I cover the principal regions of the Roman Empire in turn, in order to bring out the distinctive characteristics of their mosaic workshops. Questions of technique and production, of the role of mosaics in architecture, and of their social functions and implications are treated in Part II. The book discusses both well-known works and recent finds, and balances consideration of exceptional masterpieces against standard workshop production. Two main lines of approach are followed throughout: first, the role of mosaics as a significant art form, which over an unbroken span illuminates the evolution of pictorial style better than any comparable surviving medium; and secondly, their character as works of artisan production closely linked to their architectural context.
Mosaics
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Author : Martin Cheek
language : en
Publisher: Lark Books
Release Date : 1997
Mosaics written by Martin Cheek and has been published by Lark Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Art categories.
"Over 35 projects and ideas for indoor and outdoor mosaics, including frames, pots, boxes, paving stones, and a splashback"--Cover.
Art In The Hellenistic Age
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Author : Jerome Jordan Pollitt
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1986-06-12
Art In The Hellenistic Age written by Jerome Jordan Pollitt and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-06-12 with Art categories.
This 1986 book is an interpretative history of Greek art during the Hellenistic period.
The World Underfoot
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Author : Hallie M. Franks
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-06-19
The World Underfoot written by Hallie M. Franks and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-19 with Social Science categories.
In the Greek Classical period, the symposium--the social gathering at which male citizens gathered to drink wine and engage in conversation--was held in a room called the andron. From couches set up around the perimeter, symposiasts looked inward to the room's center, which often was decorated with a pebble mosaic floor. These mosaics provided visual treats for the guests, presenting them with images of mythological scenes, exotic flora, dangerous beasts, hunting parties, or the spectre of Dionysos: the god of wine, riding in his chariot or on the back of a panther. In The World Underfoot, Hallie M. Franks takes as her subject these mosaics and the context of their viewing. Relying on discourses in the sociology and anthropology of space, she presents an innovative new interpretation of the mosaic imagery as an active contributor to the symposium as a metaphorical experience. Franks argues that the images on mosaic floors, combined with the ritualized circling of the wine cup and the physiological reaction to wine during the symposium, would have called to mind other images, spaces, or experiences, and in doing so, prompted drinkers to reimagine the symposium as another kind of event--a nautical voyage, a journey to a foreign land, the circling heavens or a choral dance, or the luxury of an abundant past. Such spatial metaphors helped to forge the intimate bonds of friendship that are the ideal result of the symposium and that make up the political and social fabric of the Greek polis.
Making Mosaics
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Author : Leslie Dierks
language : en
Publisher: Lark Books
Release Date : 2004-03
Making Mosaics written by Leslie Dierks and has been published by Lark Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03 with Art categories.
“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.
Mosaic Designs
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Author : Hazel Monroe
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-03-05
Mosaic Designs written by Hazel Monroe and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-05 with Art categories.
Mosaic Designs explores the captivating world of mosaics, revealing how artists transform materials like glass and stone into stunning visuals. It delves into the art, design, and techniques that underpin mosaic creation from historical roots to modern innovations. The book shows us that mosaics are not just decorations, but a sophisticated form of artistic expression. For example, the book examines how mosaic techniques evolved since their prominence in Roman and Byzantine art. The book systematically explores mosaic creation, beginning with materials like tesserae and smalti, plus the essential tools and techniques. It progresses through a comprehensive history, from ancient Roman pavements to contemporary artists, analyzing key design principles, such as color theory and spatial arrangement. This approach provides readers with both historical context and practical insights, enabling them to appreciate and even create their own mosaic art.
The Mosaics Of Roman Crete
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Author : Rebecca J. Sweetman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-05-31
The Mosaics Of Roman Crete written by Rebecca J. Sweetman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-31 with Art categories.
This book examines the rich corpus of mosaics created in Crete during the Roman and Late Antique eras. It provides essential information on the style, iconography, and chronology of the material, as well as discussion of the craftspeople who created them and the technologies they used. The contextualized mosaic evidence also reveals a new understanding of Roman and Late Antique Crete. It helps shed light on the processes by which Crete became part of the Roman Empire, its subsequent Christianization, and the pivotal role the island played in the Mediterranean network of societies during these periods. This book provides an original approach to the study of mosaics and an innovative method of presenting a diachronic view of provincial Cretan society.
The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook
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Author : Maggy Howarth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook written by Maggy Howarth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Garden walks categories.
A revised edition of this popular and authoritative book by one of the world's foremost pebble mosaic experts. This lavishly illustrated source book opens up the magic of pebble craft to the keen enthusiast and landscape designer alike. With an expanded section on technique, and updated information on New Zealand artists.
The Mosaics Of Alexandria
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Author : Anne-Marie Guimier-Sorbets
language : en
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Release Date : 2021-10-01
The Mosaics Of Alexandria written by Anne-Marie Guimier-Sorbets and has been published by American University in Cairo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-01 with History categories.
A beautifully illustrated study of mosaic art in Greco-Roman Egypt The art of the mosaic was developed by the Greeks, notably within the royal court of Macedonia, and was initially unknown to the Egyptians. Macedonian mosaicists then established busy workshops in the capital, Alexandria, and in the new towns of Greek Egypt. Under the stimulus of commissions from the Ptolemaic court, these workshops soon showed that they were capable of innovation. Beginning with pebbles, they then used tesserae of different sizes, and adopted new materials (glass, faience, paint) in order to transpose onto the floor images from grand paintings, which was the major art form of the time and was characterized by the vivid use of color. Alexandrian mosaicists were at the forefront of creativity during the Hellenistic period and their influence spread around the Mediterranean. After the Roman conquest of Egypt they adapted to the tastes of their new sponsors and to changes in architecture and were able to retain an important place within this art as it developed across the entire empire, in Rome and from east to west. The Mosaics of Alexandria provides the first overview of the mosaics and pavements of Egypt that were created between the end of the fourth century BC and the sixth century AD. It presents a selection of some seventy mosaics and pavements from Alexandria and Greco-Roman Egypt. Generally little known and more often than not unpublished, these works are illustrated here in full color, some for the first time. The aim is to better understand the artistic and artisanal production of a type of decoration that played an important role within the living environment of the ancients.