Making Art From Maps: Inspiration, Techniques, and an International Gallery of Artists
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Jill K. Berry
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 48.4 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 390
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Making Art From Maps
Making Art From Maps brings together inspiration, techniques, and an international gallery of artists who use maps as a creative surface. This digital PDF edition offers immediate access to 390 pages of projects and ideas. Download the book instantly after purchase and explore map-based art at your own pace.
Written by Jill K. Berry, this guide presents 25 how-to projects and features the work of many international artists. It is a practical resource for mixed-media artists, paper crafters, collage makers, and anyone who loves maps.
Book Overview
Making Art From Maps is a project-driven book that treats maps as a versatile material for art making. Author Jill K. Berry, who lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, has written books on mapmaking and mixed-media art. This volume builds on that experience with clear techniques and a broad range of creative applications.
The book is organized around six main areas: décor, books and journals, fashion, collage and illustration, sculpture and installations, and interiors and lighting. It also includes foundational basics for making cones, flowers, and tapes, plus an international gallery of artists.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- 25 how-to projects that use maps as a surface for art
- Techniques for cones, flowers, tapes, and paper structures
- Projects for décor, including wreaths, garlands, and Kusudama ornaments
- Books, journals, and boxes made from cartographic materials
- Fashion items such as jewelry, fans, and decorated shoes
- Collage, illustration, sculpture, and installation ideas
- An international gallery of artists working with maps
Why This Book Matters
Maps have been made for thousands of years, from cave paintings to printed charts. This book acknowledges that long history while showing how contemporary artists continue the tradition in new ways. For readers, it is a reminder that a map is not only a navigational tool but also a rich visual starting point for creative work.
Book Details
| Author | Jill K. Berry |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 48.4 MB |
| Pages | 390 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Rockport Publishers |
| Publication Date | 1 July 2016 |
| Print Length | 160 pages |
| ASIN | 1631591029 |
| ISBN-10 | 9781631591020 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1631591020 |
| Item Weight | 653 g |
| Dimensions | 22.23 x 1.27 x 26.04 cm |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,193,164 in Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 (73) |
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Add Making Art From Maps to your collection today and let maps inspire your next creative project.
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