First published in 1933, as the second edition of a 1913 original, this book was written to provide the general reader with a guide to surviving English stained and painted glass from before 1714. The text begins with Norman and Early English styles before moving chronologically through various periods to the beginning of the eighteenth century. The connections between glass-painting and other arts ancillary to architecture are also touched upon, with special reference to their common objects and use. Numerous illustrative figures are included throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in stained glass and art history.
This comprehensive guide to the art of glass staining provides detailed instructions for preparing pigments and fluxes, laying them on glass, and firing or burning in the colors. A must-have for...
The Art of Enameling and Glass Painting and Staining is a comprehensive guidebook written by W. Kent and Company in 1882. The book is a complete guide to the art of enameling and glass painting,...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
Rudimentary Treatise On The Art Of Painting On Glass Or Glass Staining (1851) is a book written by M. A. Gessert that provides a comprehensive guide to the art of painting on glass. The book covers...
This stunning collection of ancient stained glass offers a glimpse into the art and culture of centuries past. Featuring works from some of the greatest masters of the medium, including Louis Comfort...