Contemporary Marbles: Art And Artisans Of The 21st Century

Expertly and beautifully documents the contemporary marble movement and its impact on today's glass artists and collectors. Here, for the first time, an expertly curated and authoritative book presents today's contemporary marble art in over 2,270 beautiful photos, together with context, background, and fascinating insights into the art form's continuing expansion. For novice and experienced collectors and makers of art glass and marbles, it offers the current state of the art, and a visually stunning world to enjoy. Mark P. Block, noted expert on American studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America, guides readers to a clear understanding of the origins of marble making, the developments throughout the 20th century's contemporary marble movement, and the historically significant work being created by artists in the 21st century. Features: . Over 2,270 color photos, including nearly 175 contemporary artists. . Context brings information to life: offers detailed history of handmade marbles covering the earliest known use of decorative glass, through the influence of the studio glass movement's founders, to the birth of the contemporary marble movement. . International view: covers artists in the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. . Expert tips for collecting and caring for fine contemporary art marbles. . An in-depth glossary for more effective collecting. AUTHOR: Mark P. Block is a noted expert on American studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America. His previous books include Contemporary Marbles and Related Art Glass and The Encyclopedia of Modern Marbles, Spheres, and Orbs, among others. He lives in Trumbull, Connecticut. SELLING POINTS: . First and only resource: This book is the only roadmap to contemporary handmade marbles. . Author expertise: Author is uniquely qualified as an expert in studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America. . Serves demand from new-generation art collectors: Marbles are today's trending art collectible: their small size fits modern minimalist lifestyles. . Perennial interest in topic: Marble collecting remains reliably popular over the decades. 2270 colour photos