Glass Encyclopedia - Makers Types Evolution Development Etc. / In-Depth Book

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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GLASS
edited by Phoebe Philips, Crown Publishers, Inc., NY, 1981.
Profusely illustrated with over 400 color and black-and-white photographs, this scholarly text covers the history and development of glass and the fine art of glassmaking.
”Beginning with a worldwide history of glass, the book examines the earliest Middle Eastern glazes (c1500BC) and the tiny sand-core objects made for luxury-loving Egyptians. It describes the Roman encouragement of skill and craftsmanship, the extraordinary use of stained glass in European medieval churches, and the pre-eminence of Venice as the source of inspiration and artistry for five centuries. The gradual change to heavier glass in England and Bohemia is also charted, as is the rise of decorative glass cutting and engraving from the seventeenth century to the craze for Art Glass and Art Nouveau in Europe and the United States, which ushered in the modern era with its return to flawless crystal and simple decoration.”
”Detailed discussions are presented on the techniques of glassmaking, from the first simple molds to modern scientific methods used to make optical glass and lenses, glass fibers, and light sensitive glass. Among these techniques are the process of making flat glass, traditional decorative methods such as cutting, painting, and
millefiori
, stained glass and leading, and making of mirrors and plate glass. Bottle making is fully explained, from the basic techniques using a blowpipe and base mold to today’s complex machinery that can turn out 2,000 perfect bottles an hour.”
8.8” x 11.3” hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 320 pages.
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