Looking at Glass: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques

Hess, Catherine,Wight, Karol B

ISBN 10: 0892367504 / ISBN 13: 9780892367504

Editore: J. Paul Getty Museum, 2005

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Riassunto:

This newest publication in the popular Looking At series deals with glass terminology. The often arcane technical terms relating to the production and decoration of glass, as well as names of special shapes of glass beakers, are defined in succinct language. Ranging from ancient Roman moldmade glass to modern pressed glass, this glossary is a handy guide for museum-goers and anyone interested in the art of glassmaking.
Illustrated with samples of Roman, Renaissance, Victorian, and modern glass, as well as engravings showing glassmakers at work, the book is both a visual delight and an informative small reference work. Objects shown are from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum; the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York; and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A short bibliography rounds out the volume.

Informazioni sugli autori:
Catherine Hess is associate curator in the Getty Museum's Department of Sculpture. Karol Wight is associate curator in the Getty Museum's Department of Antiquities.


Karol Wight is Associate Curator in the Department of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

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Titolo: Looking at Glass: A Guide to Terms, Styles, ...
Casa editrice: J. Paul Getty Museum
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Very Good