The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques / Emma Biggs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Biggs, Emma, 1956-

Contributor:

Kemp, Dave (illustrator), illustrator.

Norris, Martin, photographer.

Running Press, publisher.

Running Press Imprint Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mosaics--Technique.

Mosaics.

Mosaics--Encyclopedias.

Genre:

encyclopedias.

Encyclopedias.

Penn Provenance:

Teacher, Stuart (donor) (Running Press copy)

Physical Description:

160 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Distribution:

London : Running Press,

Other Title:

Mosaic techniques

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Running Press, 1999.

Contents:

Introduction

Before You Start. Mosaics ancient and modern; Design sources; Color in Mosaics

Setting Up. Types of Tesserae; Safety equipment; Drawing equipment; Surfaces; Adhesives; Fixing equipment; Grouting equipment; Workshop set-up

A to Z of Techniques. Adhesive techniques; Andamenti; Backgrounds; Borders; Casting; Central motifs; Common mistakes; Cutting techniques; Design techniques; Direct Method; Direct Method on Mesh; Double Reverse Method; Finishing and Fixing; Glass and Silicone; Grouting; Indirect Method on Paper; Indirect Method with Plastic; Laying Tessera; Micromosaic; Opus; Outdoor Direct Adhesive Method; Outdoor Indirect Method; Outdoor Sand and Cement; Pebbles; Repeat Fan Patterns; Taking Templates; Three-Dimensional Effects; Three-Dimensional Surfaces; Useful Tips

Gallery. Andamenti; Color; Cutting; Contrast; Light Effects; Pattern; Realism; Relief; Tone.

Notes:

"A step-by-step visual directory, with an inspirational gallery of finished works"--Jacket

"This book was designed by Quarto Publishing plc, The Old Brewery, 6 Blundell Street, London N7 9BH"--Title page verso.

"Senior editor Anna Watson. Caopy editors Stephanie Driver, Claire Waite. Art editor Sally Bond. Designer Paul Wood. Photographer Martin Norris, Les Weis. Illustrator Dave Kemp. Picture researcher Gill Metcalfe. Assistant art director Penny Cobb. Art director Moira Clinch. Publisher Marion Hasson."--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Running Press Collection copies 1 & 2 presented to the Penn Libraries in 2008 by Stuart "Buz" Teacher.

Runnng Press copies have dustjackets retained.

Running Press copy 1 is "1" printing.

Running Press copy 2 is "4" printing.

ISBN:

0762404442

9780762404445

OCLC:

41171541

Online:

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