Product Description

"The Human Form in Mosaic" is an original and revelatory exploration in the hands of an accomplished artist and author, using the human form as a means to introduce the reader to the technique of mosaic-making. The author guides the reader through the step-by-step process of individually cutting and placing 'tesserae' - the small pieces of marble, gold, glass and ceramic that go to make up mosaics - to articulate the human form, both the body and the face.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #260674 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
Elaine M Goodwin trained at Exeter College of Art & Design and is now an internationally recognized artist, specializing in the medium of mosaic using traditional materials. Her work can be found in galleries throughout Europe and beyond. She is a Directorial Member of the International Association of Contemporary Mosaicists and Founder President of the British Association of Modern Mosaic. Details of her collections can be found on her website www.elainemgoodwin.co.uk Resident: Exeter

Customer Reviews

useful guide for your mosaic library
This is a useful book for people who are interested in making mosaics as art rather than craft. It's not a book for people who want to make decorative pots for the patio. There are very few mosaic books which cover the human form so its quite handy to have as a reference. It would be an interesting read for Goodwin fans too as you get a glimpse into her family life as she has chosen to depict various family members in mosaic. There is a section of works from other artists which is interesting as I have only come across one of these artists before (in a French language mosaic book) and I have quite a number of mosaic books; you often see the same works featured again and again. Only gripe:I would have liked to have seen some examples using other materials rather than just smalti because most of us don't have access to smalti and it would have added more variety to the projects.