Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass in the Victoria and Albert Museum
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810966131 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Scholarly analysis of historical glass but also OH HOW PRETTY! Esther Schindler When we moved into our house, 10 years ago, we decided the window next to the entryway door needed some stained glass, but we couldn't afford to get it custom-made. So we took a stained glass class, which led us to glass fusing and buying a kiln, and we made several major glass projects none of which, as it turns out, included the window next to the house entryway. Oh well.But in the long term, we became stained glass enthusiasts. I've gone out of my way to examine it as art-and-history ever since, whether in situ (such as the windows at the Strasbourg Cathedral) or in museums (s
. About the Author Paul Williamson is keeper of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, and glass at the V&A
Paul Williamson is keeper of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, and glass at the V&A.
The works include important examples from England, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy. Commentaries on each of the pieces reconstruct their original context and explain their imagery; the text discusses techniques, themes, and major centers of production, illuminating a golden age of stained glass production, this beautiful book provides an indispensable introduction to the subject.. This long-overdue volume showcases the Victoria and Albert Museum's outstanding holdings of stained and painted glass--a peerless collection ranging in date from c.1140 to 1540. More than 100 color plates and selected color details show the full range of this magnificent collection, from large panels from key churches and cathedrals such as La Sa