Mosaic Techniques & Traditions: Projects & Designs from Around the World

I looked at many descriptions of mosaic books and took some out of the library to try. I was very lucky I picked this one to buy. It has a great section on the history of mosaics and many wonderful pictures. Then it shows in detail what tools you need and how to use them for mosaic projects. It describes the glues and the kinds of material you may be using: tessere, smalti, broken china etc. And then there are projects you can do to gain skill. I was looking for a book that had a more in-depth approach and this is it. I would recommend it to anyone interested in mosaics. Even if you don't do any projects, it expands your knowledge of the artform. I come from an art background and was interested in using mosaics for practical purposes like the garden. I also wanted to use the broken beads left over from making lampwork beads and this technique seems to be ideal for that.

I ordered this book upon the recommendation of an instructor in a new class: The Art of Mosaics. It's an excellent book for a beginner, an advanced student, or even someone just interested in mosaics. It gives interesting history with photos and then also covers tools, supplies, and techniques. I've found myself going back to it repeatedly for advice on the techniques and then to look at the excellent photos for examples. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone as your bible for mosaics!!

excellent idea and layout, index and glossary. Galleries of photos and even world wide locations to visit when traveling. Mosaic came very close to the 5 star rating. I haven't gotten down to the nitty-gritty yet. It is a must for any with serious interest.

Grab this book while you can! I have lots of books on mosaics and this is probably the best. It has accurate information on technique and history and some excellent photos of mosaics to get your creative juices flowing. I was delighted to see that it had a picture of one of my all time favorite ancient mosaics (called "Food"). This book could be used by a beginner but it is obviously written by an artist. This is a high class book. If you are looking for inspiration, this is a good one.

I live in South America, and seldomly you can find a book on Mosaic Art, so for me this book is wonderful. I had the chance to view lots of artists works, from around the world, Mostly classical mosaic Art and some of the modern artists. It is also well worth to see all the different tips and advices I could find in it's pages. Not only the pictures of art are valuable, but also the explanations. English is not my mother tongue, and even so, I could understand most of the book, and then search for the words I couldn't. I wish this book would be translated to spanish!!! I would definitely recommend this book to any mosaic artist, either if it's a novice or not. I thank the author for giving us the opportunity of reading such a valuable material.

I used this book for inspiration- it’s perfect for beginners and the experienced mosaic artist- give lots of ideas!

Informative, with a wealth of wisdom, in site and beautiful photos to inspire you. Definitely a must for anyone interested in mosiacs.

If you are interested in creating mosaics, this book will not disappoint. It has clear, concise information that will benefit everyone from the beginner through more advanced mosaic artists. There is invaluable technical information regarding creating mosaics for all conditions, from indoors to outdoors in freeze/thaw climates. There is safety information regarding everything from glass handling to adhesive fumes. All theconstruction techniques are detailed and recommedations for products are included. There are also valuable design tips, several complete projects (various levels of expertise covered), historical background, and many excellent inspirational photographs of mosaics of varying styles. This could be the only mosaic book you'd ever need.

De très belles photos qui donnent de l'inspiration et qui ne se limitent pas à un style en particulier. Le défaut de ce genre d'ouvrage : Très souvent la moitié du livre s'éternise sur les techniques et les matériaux et on acquiert le livre juste pour quelques photos, ce n'est pas le cas de celui-ci. Je le recommande à tout le monde artistes débutants et avertis, simplement passionnés d'art, intéressés par le travail des couleurs, des formes et des volumes. seul regret, le livre est en anglais, mais c'est le cas de beaucoup d'ouvrages de ce genre. Ce n'est pas un problème, les photos, encore une fois, sont très belles et très explicites. En conclusion, je suis totalement satisfaite de mon acquisition et j'espère en trouver beaucoup d'autres comme celui-ci.

Excellent book, I have purchased many books on mosaics and this one outshines the rest. Written by a very talented artist and full of so many hints and tips I have never seen in any of the other books. Well worth the cost.

Okay, vielleicht nicht jedermanns Sache, da es halt Englischkentnisse voraussetzt. Es lohnt sich aber allemal, sich anhand eines Lexikons in die Materie hineinzufriemeln ... ein wundervolles Buch!

A more original approach to mosaicing than most in that it is both historical and geographical review. with unusual projects to fit the themes. There ar instructions for each of these projects, but I found them not too prescriptive, and the odd idea could be adapted for individual projects.Very well presented. This is much more than a basic instruction guide, but something worth reading and so I would recommend it - but perhaps not your first book.

とても分かりやすく書いてあります。英語ですが…。 作品も多数掲載されていてとてもべんきょうになりました。