500 Enameled Objects A Celebration of Color on Metal

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781600593451
• ISBN10: 1600593453
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-07
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

The classic art of enameling is experiencing a well-deserved renaissanceand it's stunningly captured in this lovingly curated survey. More than 300 international contemporary artists have contributed museum-worthy pieces, which range in scale from David C. Freda'sGreen Slipper Broochand Harlan W. Butt'sMaine Teapotto large sculptures and public art. Some of the creators take a minimalist approach, using only soft colors and matte finishes, while others exploit the material's vibrant palette and glass-like surface. The broad technical applications include everything from simple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonne and plique-a-jour. - Juried by Sarah Perkins, one of the world's leading enamelists - The most comprehensive collection of contemporary enameling ever published - Enamel creates vivid, joyous colors, making this collection a visual feast - The juxtaposition of wearable objects such as jewelry with decorative art creates a dynamic interaction between the two forms, allowing the viewer to see both in a new way