The Altered Object: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
by:
Terry Taylor (author)
Altered art is the fastest growing craft trend todaybut its practitioners can’t live by books alone: they long to expand their horizons and explore new directions. And this follow-up to the hugely successful Altered Art will fulfill their creative desires. It moves into uncharted territory,...
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Altered art is the fastest growing craft trend todaybut its practitioners can’t live by books alone: they long to expand their horizons and explore new directions. And this follow-up to the hugely successful Altered Art will fulfill their creative desires. It moves into uncharted territory, focusing not on books, but on transforming the surfaces of a multitude of everyday objects into artistic canvases. The 25 projects clearly prove that the possibilities are limited only by one’s own imagination. For example, in the hands of five different crafters, those ubiquitous mint tins become a small shrine, necklace, photo book, and doll. Profusely illustrated profiles showcase ten contemporary artists doing their work; all provide invaluable insights into the creative process.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781579908799 (1579908799)
Publish date: January 28th 2007
Publisher: Lark Books
Pages no: 128
Edition language: English
When an art book bears the subtitle "Techniques, Projects, Inspiration" I really expect techniques, projects, and inspiration, not a collection of lame little bios of a few artists whose work is largely mediocre. There were a few useful tips -- not particularly obscure ones -- but overall this book ...