Kategoria BISAC: Art >> Glass

For thousands of years an enigmatic and astonishingly beautiful piece of Roman art has captivated those who have come in contact with it.Made before the birth of Christ, the Portland Vase, as it is called, is renowned for both its beauty and its mystery.

In The Portland Vase, Robin Brooks takes us on a vivid journey across Europe and through the centuries, as this delicate piece of glass, less than ten inches in height, passes through the hands of a stunning cast of characters, including the first Roman emperor, Augustus; a notorious tomb raider; a reckless cardinal; a...

Nearly all glass makers (unless they are blowing glass) need moulds
which can go in the kiln, as part of the process of creating their
work. Currently glass students and makers get their expertise and
recipes from lots of different sources, picking out the relevant bits
and pieces which they need from other glass and ceramic books. This
book aims to introduce all the mould-making techniques for casting
glass, with detailed information on materials, recipes for mould mixes,
methods and applications. It helps the student to learn which methods
are appropriate for...

Artists Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace began collaborating at Pilchuck Glass School in 1979 and went on to become pioneers of style and technique in the art glass world. The innovation, scale, and complexity of their work firmly established their place alongside other major glass artists, and their work is included in many museum collections around the world. Despite this, Kirkpatrick and Mace have not been afforded a scholarly review of their careers, which now span more than thirty years.

Throughout their productive careers, Kirkpatrick and Mace have consistently explored...