Classes: Books

A list of Mosaic Books can be vast and extensive. This list is by no means a complete collection of all books published about the art of mosaics. This is rather a short list of books from Yulia Hanansen's personal collection that keeps on growing. Absolute favorites are marked with *. Note: these books ARE NOT available for sale at Mosaic Sphere Studio, but can be bought on-line or at your local bookstores, or borrowed from the libraries.

Contemporary/Modern Mosaics
*Mosaics in Mexico by Miguel Angel Fernandez. Artes de Mexico, 2006. ISBN: 970-683-156-8
Review: This is absolutely the best book one can get on contemporary Mexican mosaics! Photographs are clear, there are many close ups and details. Beginning chapter features history of mosaics including history of pre-Columbian mosaics. Buy it from smalti.com website.

*Ilana Shafir. Mosaics c. 2000 exhibition catalogue.
Review: full body catalogue of Israeli artist Ilana Shafir- a spontaneous mosaic artist!

*I Colori Della Luce by C. Ravenna, Marsilio pub, 1996. ISBN: 88-317-6338-5
Review: about Orzoni workshop that produces smalti, very informative, great illustrations.

*Mosaic Design by JoAnn Locktov & L.Clagett, Quarry books, 1998. ISBN: 1-56496-420-5
Review: showcases a variety of work by modern mosaic artists.

Ceramicamosaico Electa Pub, Italy, 2005. ISBN: none
Review: shows fusion of contemporary mosaics and ceramic arts. Great illustration of mosaic possibilities.

Antoni Gaudi by R. Zerbst, Taschen pub. 1993. ISBN: 3-8228-0105-4
Review: Gaudi's mosaics in their splendor!

Mosaic Text Books
*The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques by E. Biggs, Running Press, 1999. ISBN: 0-7624-0444-2
Review: depicts A-Z techniques, a must have!

Classic Mosaic by E. Goodwin. Trafalgar Square Pub, England, 2000. ISBN: 1-57076-159-0
Review: teaches how to design and make mosaics based on classical methods and designs.

The Art of Decorative Mosaics by E. Goodwin. ISBN: 1-86126-206-X
Review: great inspiration to all mosaic enthusiasts, clear, comprehensive instructions, clear illustrations and examples.

*Making Mosaics by A. Cangemi. Ristampa, 2003. ISBN: none
Review: materials, tools, techniques for mosaic artists, well written. Buy this book at mosaicsmalti.com

Outdoor Mosaics by E. Biggs & T. Hunkin, Trafalgar Square Pub, 2001. ISBN: 1-57076-196-5
Review: illustrates and instructs on how to make outdoor projects.

The Complete Book of Mosaics by E. Biggs & T. Hunkin, Reader's Digest Pub, 2005. ISBN: 0-7621-0608-5
Review: showcases more than 25 creative projects with 20 templates, instructions, lots of photos.

Byzantine Mosaics
*Ravenna. Gli Splendori di un Impero curated by Paolo Cesaretti. FMR publishers, Italy, 2005. ISBN: 88-216-0697-X
Review: Beautifully illustrated, full body book on first Byzantine style mosaic in Ravenna.

*Ravenna. Art and History by G. Bovini. Longo publishers, Italy, 1991. ISBN: 88-8063-056-3
Review: medium format book with comprehensive illustrations.

Ravenna. Capital of Mosaic by G. Bustacchini. Cartolibreria Salbaroli, Italy. ISBN: none
Review: a must have book about mosaics in Ravenna.

Byzantium by M. Yanagi. Chartwell Books, Inc. publishers, 1978. ISBN: 0-89009-215-X
Review: Byzantine era architecture, mosaics, and frescos of Ravenna, Constantinople, Venice, Balkans, and Russia.

Mosaic History and Technique by P. Fisher, McFraw-Hill Book Company, 1971. ISBN: 07-021078-0
Review: a survey of classical Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, and Modern mosaics.

Roman Mosaics
Ancient Mosaics by R. Ling. Princeton Univ. Press, 1998. ISBN: 0-691-00404-8
Review: classical history of mosaics.

Mosaics by F. Rossi. Praeger Pub, 1970. Lib. of Congress Number: 72-89606
Review: a survey of mosaics, history, and many techniques.

 

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