This book is undertaken from applying metal oxide in glass art, inspired by the shade of ink of Chinese calligraphy through an art-based research project. It focus on the historical and technical contexts of applying metal oxides. It set out to explore this idea through the research question: how might metal oxides be used in glass to emulate the ink shade of Chinese calligraphy for creative expression? It was believed that several glass making methods could be combined with oxides to create innovative effects. It has analyzed the current statues of contemporary calligraphy in China, and at...