Tessa Hunkin: The Modern History of Mosaic from Udemy

The Modern History of Mosaic takes the form of nine half an hour lectures. In each lecture, Tessa focuses on the mosaics of a geographical area at a certain time. Over the course, we cover the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and the 1990s.

The course is delivered in a lecture style, we have not included tests as this is a research based course. The course gives a great overview of the modern history of mosaics, and if you are specifically interested in one aspect of the course it is a perfect launching point for further research. Having a mosaic practise is not necessary to get something out of the course, any arts and crafts lover will be amazed at the stories and depth of research that Tessa has been able to put together. It is a lecture series that simultaneously caters for the serious mosaicist, and also would provide an interesting discussion point for any arts and crafts club.

This is a consolidation of research that is hard to access and harder to synthesize, and we think it will be an incredible resource for mosaic makers. the course was developed and is delivered by Tessa Hunkin, an expert mosaicist based in the UK.

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Learning objectives

Identify how mosaic has developed over the 20th century
Explain the different roles of public art in europe, america and the soviet republic

Learn about key players in the modern history of mosaic
Identify the different aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across the world in the 20th century

Identify how mosaic has developed over the 20th century
Explain the different roles of public art in europe, america and the soviet republic
Learn about key players in the modern history of mosaic
Identify the different aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across the world in the 20th century

Syllabus

At the end of this section you will have learnt about mosaic in the years before World War 2

An overview of mosaics in America and Europe between 1850 - 1914

An overview of mosaic in America and Europe in the 1920s and 1930s

In this section you will learn about mosaics in Western Europe and the Americas in the post war years

An overview of mosaics in North, South and Central America in the 1950s and 60s

Mosaics in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Britain in the 1950s and 60s

Mosaic in Italy, France and Spain in the 1950s-1970s

In this section you will learn about mosaics in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union in the post-war years

Mosaic in East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary, 1945-1989

Mosaics in Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Albania and Romania 1948-1989

Mosaics in the Soviet Union 1948-1990

In this section you will learn about the more recent history of mosaic, over the years of the 1980s and 1990s

Mosaics in the 1980s and 1990s

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Provides an overview of mosaic history across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union, offering a broad perspective for those interested in art history and cultural expressions

Developed by an expert mosaicist, which ensures the course content is informed by practical experience and deep understanding of the art form

Synthesizes research that is hard to access, making it a valuable resource for mosaic makers and researchers interested in the modern history of mosaics

Explores the different roles of public art in Europe, America, and the Soviet Republic, which may add color to other topics and subjects

Focuses on mosaics from 1890 to 1990, which may not cover contemporary trends and techniques in mosaic art beyond that period

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Tessa Hunkin: The Modern History of Mosaic with these activities:

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Gain a deeper understanding of mosaic techniques to better appreciate the historical context and artistic choices discussed in the course.

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Obtain a copy of 'Mosaics: Inspiration and Technique'.
Read the sections on materials and techniques.
Take notes on key concepts and methods.

Review 'The Art of Mosaic Design' by Oliver Budd

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Develop a stronger understanding of mosaic design principles to better analyze and appreciate the aesthetic qualities of historical mosaics.

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Acquire a copy of 'The Art of Mosaic Design'.
Study the chapters on color and composition.
Analyze mosaic examples from the book.

Compile a resource list of mosaic artists

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Deepen your knowledge of key players in mosaic history by compiling a list of notable artists and their works.

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Research mosaic artists from the course.
Find additional artists through online resources.
Compile a list with artist bios and images.

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Create a timeline of mosaic art

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Solidify your understanding of the chronological development of mosaic art by creating a visual timeline.

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Research key periods and artists.
Gather images of representative mosaics.
Design and create the timeline.
Add descriptions and annotations.

Design a mosaic inspired by a historical period

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Apply your knowledge of mosaic history by designing a mosaic that reflects the aesthetic qualities of a specific period.

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Choose a historical period from the course.
Research the period's mosaic styles.
Create a design inspired by the period.
Gather materials and begin the mosaic.

Prepare a presentation on a mosaic artist

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Enhance your understanding of a specific mosaic artist by preparing and delivering a presentation on their life and work.

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Select a mosaic artist from the course.
Research the artist's life and works.
Create a presentation with images and text.
Practice and deliver the presentation.

Career center

Learners who complete Tessa Hunkin: The Modern History of Mosaic will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Art historian

An art historian researches and interprets the historical context of art. This course, focused on the modern history of mosaic, directly helps build a foundation of knowledge in a specific art form and its evolution across different regions and times. An art historian needs to understand the historical context of art, which this course delivers through its survey of the development of mosaics across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union from the 1890s to the 1990s. It also covers key players in the mosaic world which is incredibly helpful for an art historian. The course’s structure, examining the different mosaic aesthetics in different areas, is beneficial to those seeking this role. A future art historian should take this course to learn how mosaics have developed over the 20th century and how public art played different roles in various regions.

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Art Critic

An art critic evaluates and interprets art for a variety of audiences. To do this well, a critic needs to understand the historical context of the works they discuss. This course on the modern history of mosaics would be helpful for any art critic who wishes to deepen their knowledge in this area. The course covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s. It also introduces key players in the modern history of mosaic, which may be useful to an art critic who discusses the work of those figures. The course’s perspective on the different aesthetic qualities of mosaic work may prove useful. An art critic would take this course to broaden their range of knowledge in art history.

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Museum curator

A museum curator is responsible for the care and management of museum collections, often specializing in a particular area. This course may be useful for a museum curator with an interest in art history, and would be especially relevant for one who wishes to specialize in mosaics. A museum curator who wants to focus on the study of mosaic may find that this course helps when determining the historical context of their collection. It is also helpful for planning exhibitions. Given that the course provides an overview of mosaics across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s, it would be a useful course for any museum curator looking to expand their knowledge of mosaic. The course’s focus on the aesthetic qualities of mosaics in the 20th century is useful to an aspiring museum curator.

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Historical Preservationist

A historical preservationist works to protect and maintain historical sites and artifacts. Mosaics can be a feature of locations that are subject to historical preservation. This course, which covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and the 1990s, would be helpful for a historical preservationist involved with these kinds of sites. A historical preservationist should understand the different aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across the world and how they developed. The course may help a historical preservationist when evaluating the authenticity of mosaics for conservation. This course helps in identifying how mosaics have developed during the 20th Century.

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Exhibition Designer

An exhibition designer creates engaging and informative layouts for museum and gallery displays. This course, which offers a broad overview of the history of mosaic, would be beneficial for an exhibition designer who wants to create an exhibition on mosaics. It covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and the 1990s. The course’s focus on the aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across the world helps to clarify the evolution of the form. An exhibition designer should be aware of the development of a medium and its context before designing an exhibition around it. This course may be useful in this regard.

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Architectural Conservator

An architectural conservator specializes in the preservation of historic buildings and their features. This includes mosaics, which often exist as part of the architectural fabric of buildings. This course helps an architectural conservator understand the historical context of mosaic work and its development. The course’s survey of mosaic in the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s is particularly useful for architectural conservators who often deal with older structures. The course focuses on different aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across the world, which is helpful for an architectural conservator. A future architectural conservator will find this course useful for understanding the timeline of mosaics.

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Art Consultant

An art consultant advises clients on the acquisition of art. This course, which covers the modern history of mosaic, may be useful for an art consultant who specializes in or has an interest in this area. The course’s survey of the development of mosaics across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and the 1990s will provide a useful historical context for an art consultant. An art consultant needs to be familiar with different aesthetics and styles, which this course addresses. An art consultant may find the course useful for expanding the range of their practice. This course may help them understand the key players in the modern history of mosaic.

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Arts Educator

An arts educator teaches and develops art programs at a variety of levels. This course helps an arts educator who is interested in expanding their repertoire, specifically in mosaics. The course material, which covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and the 1990s, may be useful for preparing engaging lessons for students. The course’s focus on the different roles of public art in Europe, America, and the Soviet Republic will also help an arts educator. An arts educator should take this course if they wish to expand their knowledge and teach students about the development of mosaic and its role in society. This course surveys the key players in the modern history of mosaic.

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Public Art Administrator

A public art administrator manages and oversees public art projects. Knowledge of the history of public art is valuable for a public art administrator. This course, with its focus on the history of mosaic as public art in Europe, America and the Soviet Republic, helps those seeking this role. It covers the development of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s. A public art administrator should take this course to understand how mosaic has been used as a form of public expression in different regions and time periods. This course may be helpful for understanding the different aesthetic qualities that mosaics have possessed across different cultures.

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Community Artist

A community artist engages with communities to create art projects. Since mosaics have a long history of being used as public art, a community artist may find this course useful when considering the suitability of mosaics for a community art project. The course covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and the 1990s. It also covers the different roles of public art in Europe, America and the Soviet Republic. A community artist may want to take this course to broaden their understanding of how the medium of mosaic has been utilized. The course may help when considering the different aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across contexts.

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Set Designer

A set designer creates the visual environment for theatre, film, or television productions. A set designer benefits from knowledge of the history of art and design, and mosaic history may be helpful in some productions. This course, with its exploration of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s, builds a knowledge base for a set designer. A set designer would benefit from the course's coverage of the different aesthetic qualities of mosaics across the world during the 20th century. They would take this course to be able to make historically informed decisions in their designs, if historical accuracy is needed. The course's overview of key players in the modern history of mosaic may also be relevant.

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Art Appraiser

An art appraiser assesses the monetary value of artworks. A course that provides insight into the historical context of an art form is helpful to an art appraiser. The course's focus on the aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across different geographical regions in the 20th century helps an art appraiser understand the changing value of an artwork over time. The course, by covering the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe and the Soviet Union from the 1890s to the 1990s, may be useful for an art appraiser who needs to understand the different styles and periods of mosaics. An aspiring art appraiser who focuses on mosaics should consider taking this course. It provides an overview of key players in the world of mosaic.

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Interior designer

An interior designer plans and executes the design of interior spaces. An understanding of the history and application of decorative art such as mosaics may be useful for an interior designer. The course covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s. This may help an interior designer who wishes to incorporate mosaics into their design. The course’s focus on the aesthetic qualities of mosaic work across the world may be useful for an interior designer who wishes to create historically informed and aesthetically pleasing spaces. This course may be useful for an interior designer who wishes to expand their knowledge of mosaic.

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Ceramic Artist

A ceramic artist creates art using clay. Mosaics share important conceptual parallels with ceramic arts, such as the use of small pieces to form a greater whole. This course, which covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union between the 1890s and 1990s, may provide a ceramic artist with inspiration or ideas for their creations. The course’s focus on the aesthetic qualities of mosaic across the world during the 20th Century may be particularly relevant. A ceramic artist may find this course useful if they want to expand their awareness of how historical artforms can inform their own work. The course explores how the medium of mosaic developed over time, which may be interesting to an artist.

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Textile Artist

A textile artist creates artwork using fabrics and fibers. While not directly related to mosaics, the study of historical art forms such as mosaic may inspire a textile artist in their own work. This course, which covers the history of mosaic across the Americas, Europe, and the Soviet Union, may be useful in this way. The course looks at how the aesthetic qualities of mosaic work have changed across the world in the 20th Century. It may give the textile artist ideas on how to adapt these ideas for their craft. A textile artist who wishes to broaden their artistic perspective may find this course useful. The course may be useful for a textile artist who is interested in the development of art over time.

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