500 Enameled Objects: A Celebration of Color on Metal (500 Series) Ebook

The classic art of enameling is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance?and 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?s Green Slipper Brooch and Harlan W. Butt?s Maine Teapot to 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 cloisonn? and plique-?-jour.??