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More than 30 historic mosaics feature works by Gaudí from Barcelona's Park Güell plus ancient Roman and Islamic art. Sources include synagogues, Christian basilicas, and mosques in Tunis, Ravenna, Venice, and Jerusalem.
A comprehensive and informed analysis explores the startlingly diverse and sophisticated fine arts in the Middle Ages. Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the work done by artists in western Europe during the Middle Ages. Art historian Janetta Rebold Benton uses examples such as the Book of Kells, Bury Saint Edmunds Cross, and the Bayeux Tapestry, and the work of artists such as Jan van Eyck and Giotto to explore the various media available to medieval artists and the ways in which those media were used to create a stunning array of masterworks. Although the visual arts of the Middle Ages were extremely colorful, today much of that color has diminished or disappeared, the pigments and threads faded, the gold abraded, the silver tarnished. Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art allows these works to sparkle once more.
Opening with a chapter on inspiration by examining the time-honored art of mosaics, this book then goes on to give instructions and clear guidance for a variety of projects. 200 color photos. 60 drawings.
Between the second and the sixth centuries of the common era, elaborate mosaics were designed and created to pave the floors of town homes and rural estates of the Roman settlements in North Africa. These stunning mosaics were especially widespread in the colony of Africa Proconsularis, modern-day Tunisia, and covered a wide range of subject matter: from scenes of daily life and classical mythology, to abstract floral and geometric designs of rare vibrancy and complexity. A distinctive African style emerged, whose influence would extend throughout the Mediterranean basin and beyond. This catalogue is being published to coincide with an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa from October 26, 2006, to April 30, 2007--the first major exhibition in the United States solely devoted to ancient mosaics. The twenty-seven mosaics in the exhibition come from Tunisia's leading museums, including the Bardo Museum in Tunis, the Sousse Museum and the El Jem Museum. Stories in Stone is structured around four principal themes--Nature, Theater and Spectacle, Myths and Gods, and Technique--and includes extensive material on mosaic conservation. In addition to color plates of all objects in the exhibit, this catalogue includes nine richly illustrated essays that illuminate the historical background of mosaic art, trace the development of principal themes, and examine the conservation of mosaics both in the museum setting and in situ. Contributors include Taher Ghalia, director of the Bardo Museum; Mongi Ennaifer, minister of cultural affairs, Tunisia; Thomas Roby, senior project specialist, Getty Conservation Institute; and Jerry Podany, head of antiquities conservation, J. Paul Getty Museum.
A fascinating look at some of the most exquisite mosaics produced by past civilizations such as the ancient Minoans, Mycaenaens, Romans, Byzantines, and Aztecs. Simple historic descriptions accompany information on techniques, themes, and materials. Both children and adults will enjoy learning how to recreate 6 fantastic versions of their own mosaics with colorful plastic tiles and easy step-by-step instructions. Liven up your home with ancient mosaics from different cultures.
Steeped in religious imagery, this glorious collection spotlights over 60 priceless examples of ancient tile art featuring images of Christ, apostles such as Bartholomew, Peter, and Paul, and numerous biblical scenes.
MYSTERY MOSAICS. GALLERY The most expensive masterpieces in the world. Color by number book for adults. Free your mind with coloring the most expensive 30 masterpieces of Picasso, Matisse, Titian, Munch and more. Color and compare with the original arts. The color of the frame is up to you, As you are the owner of this Gallery! All masterpieces are adapted to the Palette. The palette of 22 colors is quite simple (18 classics and 4 additional color shades). Each color suits a particular number on the picture. The palette is located at the backside of the cover. There is also a page where you can try your palette. This is a unique color by number book, where final arts appear only after you color all square sections, 3*3 mm. each. All pages are single-sided. You will definitely love the alternative way of coloring: the typical way or one with the X's, by placing an X through each box. You will like both the process and the result of such pixels format of coloring. This is a perfect book for you and your friends. TRY OTHER COLOR BY NUMBER BOOKS WITH 3*3MM. SECTIONS: - MYSTERY MOSAIC. PASSION - MYSTERY MOSAICS. DOGS - MYSTERY MOSAICS. WOMAN - SQUARE MANDALAS -And more...