The Art of Stained and Decorative Glass [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Stained glass has always occupied a special place in the popular imagination. The translucent, radiant quality of the medium produces an aesthetic experience entirely different from that of any other art form. From the Middle Ages through modern times, from cathedrals to office buildings, stained glass has been used throughout the centuries to infuse spaces with awe-inspiring light. With over 90 full-color photographs and fine art reproductions, this volume presents beautiful examples of stained glass artistry - from ancient jewelry to modern-day Tiffany lamps - to form a pictorial tapestry fo the special role of stained glass in art and architecture throughout the ages.

The Art of Stained and Decorative Glass, Used [Hardcover]