Contemporary Glass
by
Blanche Craig
The book presents essays that focus on the history of glass, from as early as 3000 BC, when it was traditionally used as a pottery glaze, through to contemporary glassmaking techniques.
Call Number: NK5110 .C64 2008
Contemporary Kiln-Formed Glass
by
Keith Cummings
In recent years, kiln forming has overtaken glassblowing as the major glass art form. While glass blowing requires the quick manipulation of molten glass, kiln forming allows artists to handle and shape glass at much lower temperatures.
Transparencies: Contemporary Art and a History of Glass
by
Jeff Fleming (Introduction by)
Transparencies brings together a group of international artists whose work explores glass as both medium and as subject matter. Each creates contemporary art that connects with the history of glass work, from luxury objects such as chandeliers and mirrors to household items like drinking vessels and light bulbs.
Creative Glass Blowing
by
James E. Hammesfahr; Clair L. Stong
Throughout the book, exercises provide practice in applying the basic operations in selected combinations to make complex structures. More than 150 illustrations, comprising line drawings, photographs, and nine full-color plates, help the reader visualize the procedures and the finished products of glass blowing.
Full-text coverage for over 640 journals in art, photography, art education, art history and related disciplines. Full-text back to 1984. Indexing back to 1929.
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