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Introduction to Mosaic
Throughout Ancient Rome, in Western and Central Europe, and in the Islamic World, mosaics have been used in domestic and religious decoration. Mosaics are composed of small pieces of glass, stone, or any material that can be secured against a background to compose a pattern. The individual pieces are called tesserae and the flow of the entire piece is called Andamento. Different colors of glass form not only specific areas of distinct color as in a picture, but can also be used to create subtle nuances of color that give the image texture, warmth, and dimension In the modern world, mosaics adorn both public and private spaces. One of Philadelphia's great charms, besides its cobblestone streets and public murals, are the mosaics that interlace the insides and outsides of buildings throughout the city. Most were done by the notable mosaicist Isaiah Zagar, whose signature work is scrawled everywhere from bathrooms to hallways to his labyrinthine mosaic museum The Magic Garden. Because mosaics can be used as tiling, they decorate indoor and outdoor walls, ceilings, furniture, and walkways with fun, funky, or sacred images. Some mosaicists take broken glass, cans, bottles...anything solid, really...reusing materials while creating something beautiful.Featured Members
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Art Suppliers (see all)
- J. Ring Glass Studio
- St. Paul, MN
- Kristi's Mosaics
- Lakewood, NJ
Associations (see all)
- MAANZ, Mosaic Association of Australia & New Zealand
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Manuka, ACT
- Association for Professional and Amateur Mosaic Artists of the State of Parana (Brasil)
- Association for Professional and Amateur Mosaic Artists of the State of Parana (Brasil)....
- Tile Heritage Foundation
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Healdsburg, CA
Organization supporting historical and contemporary tile and mosaic arts.
Books (see all)
- Encyclopedia of Mosaics: Techniques, Materials and Designs
- The ultimate illustrated reference for mosaic workers, including detailed A to Z entries on...
- Mediterranean Mosaic Designs (International Design Library)
- Mosaic Table Art
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Education (see all)
- Institute of Mosaic Art
- Oakland, CA
- Micromosaic in Smalti Filati
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Italy
This Master addresses to mosaicists who want to learn and improve their skill in this... - Mosaic & Fresco Class
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Cuorgnč, Italy
9-day art class.
Galleries (see all)
- Art Glass Mosaic Print Gallery
- Fort Mason Center
- San Francisco, CA
- Hagia Sophia Mosaics Gallery
Museums (see all)
- Archeaeological Museum of Gaziantep
- Gaziantep, Turkey
- Baltimore Museum of Art
- Baltimore, MD
- Bardo Museum
- Tunis
Publications (see all)
- Andamento
- Andamento is our new annual journal of the best in contemporary, Victorian and modern mosaic,...
- Mosaic Art Source Newsletter
- Mosaic Matters
- The online magazine for all things mosaic.
Sculpture Gardens (see all)
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a 501(c)(3) corporation formed by artists and community members...