The Encyclopedia of Glass
ISBN: 9780764339257 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new and improved edition is an essential and invaluable resource for every glass enthusiast, collector, researcher, and historian. It contains over 4,200 alphabetized definitions of glassware, colors, processes, materials, forms, decorative styles, pattern motifs, noted artisans, companies, and designers, from antiquity to the present. The glass world now has an necessary resource that remains up-to-date and unique in its field. This clear, concise, and easily readable guide includes both highly technical jargon and common terminology. The thorough use of cross-referencing between...
This new and improved edition is an essential and invaluable resource for every glass enthusiast, collector, researcher, and historian. It contains ov...
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143,23 zł |
Obsidian and Ancient Manufactured Glasses
ISBN: 9780826351593 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This edited volume offers archaeologists and archaeometrists the latest technical information, the fundamentals of provenance studies, instrumentation used in these investigations, and strategies for the dating and interpretation of archaeological materials in glass studies. The contributors discuss recent advances in obsidian hydration dating, secondary ion mass spectrometry, and infrared photoacoustic spectroscopy, focusing on the application of these technologies to a variety of glass forms and incorporating studies that look at the social and economic strategies of past... This edited volume offers archaeologists and archaeometrists the latest technical information, the fundamentals of provenance studies, instrumentat... |
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459,43 zł |
Stained Glass Windows and Doors: Antique Gems for Today's Homes
ISBN: 9780764322761 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Around the turn of the 20th century it became fashionable for homes to include decorative panels of stained glass in their windows and doors. They ranged from small eyelid windows or transoms over a doorway to massive walls of double-hung windows. In any size they introduced a warm glow of color to the interiors and an artistic flare to the architecture. Today stained glass is being rediscovered. Antique windows and doors are sought after by collectors and decorators, and contemporary glass artists are reviving the craft. This book demonstrates the wide range of glass that is available in the...
Around the turn of the 20th century it became fashionable for homes to include decorative panels of stained glass in their windows and doors. They ran...
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189,28 zł |
Window Grilles in Early Muslim Architecture: An Outline
ISBN: 9781462882601 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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416,83 zł |
Wine drinking in Oxford 1640-1850
ISBN: 9780860548553 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Recent excavations beneath Oxford colleges have revealed layers upon layers of beef bones and smashed glass bottles. Clearly academic life in Oxford has always had its advantages This catalog of bottles and seals in the Ashmolean Museum and the Museum of Oxford is much enlivened by the author's discussion of wine-drinking culture in England generally, and Oxford in particular. From the earliest wine bottles produced by a few licensed individuals, to the unlicensed wholesaling of wine after 1752, the author traces how changing social and political patterns affected the shape of bottles and...
Recent excavations beneath Oxford colleges have revealed layers upon layers of beef bones and smashed glass bottles. Clearly academic life in Oxford h...
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363,59 zł |
Amorium Reports, Finds I: The Glass (1987-1997)
ISBN: 9781841714493 / Angielski / Miękka / 282 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A report on the Roman and Byzantine glass found at the Byzantine site of Amorium in western Turkey. This, the first report in the planned series of monographs on the site, details the finds from the 1987 to 1997 seasons and includes an introduction to the site and the excavation. The majority of the volumes includes a catalogue of glass finds presented by category (vessels, bracelets, small objects, window glass, glass-working material) and type (shape, colour, decoration).
A report on the Roman and Byzantine glass found at the Byzantine site of Amorium in western Turkey. This, the first report in the planned series of mo...
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471,32 zł |
Early Medieval Glass Vessels found in Kent: A catalogue of the glass vessels of European migrants to Kent, from approximately AD 450-700, in museums,
ISBN: 9781841719962 / Angielski / Miękka / 250 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This survey of Kentish vessel glass begins at the end of the late Roman period, and includes Roman glass vessels found in an Anglo-Saxon context. The period covered is approximately from the middle of the fifth century to the end of the seventh, although certain material is included which may run on into the eighth century. The aim of this survey is to form an index/catalogue of early medieval glass vessels found in Kent since 1956 to December 1999 and to add later acquisitions. A further aim is to record vessels which have been lost since 1956, and where feasible, to disclose the...
This survey of Kentish vessel glass begins at the end of the late Roman period, and includes Roman glass vessels found in an Anglo-Saxon context. The ...
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377,06 zł |
Clifford Ross: Through the Looking Glass
ISBN: 9783777453019 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Much like Alice Liddell in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass, " multimedia artist Clifford Ross looks beyond the natural world to uncover another world bound only by the imagination, in which images are reversed and landscapes reimagined in ravishing color. A digital visionary, Ross uses methods old and new to produce exceptionally beautiful and radically redesigned conceptions of reality. Much like Alice Liddell in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass, " multimedia artist Clifford Ross looks beyond the natural world to uncover ... |
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229,49 zł |
Colors & Patterns of Depression Era Glassware
ISBN: 9780764341175 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The revised edition of this popular and affordable book focuses on 16 of the most popular glass colors of the Depression era. It identifies, dates, and values over 300 different glass patterns, displayed in 384 vivid color photos. The book is divided into 16 chapters, each offering a brief history and several photographic examples of what is available to collect in a particular color. All of the items shown are described with their pattern name, manufacturer, dates of production, tips for identification, and current values. An updated index of pattern names and glass manufacturers is included...
The revised edition of this popular and affordable book focuses on 16 of the most popular glass colors of the Depression era. It identifies, dates, an...
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64,69 zł |
Glass Cutters with a Brief History of Flat Glass
ISBN: 9781621370529 / Angielski / Twarda / 282 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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135,09 zł |
Lamps and Shades - In Metal and Art Glass
ISBN: 9781603862523 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An Unabridged, Digitally Enlarged Edition, With Eighteen Complete Designs With Working Drawings And Full Directions For Their Making. Chapters Include: Built-Up Shades (Mission Chandelier, Etc.) - Soldered Shades (Hexagonal Library Lamp, Etc.) - Etched Shades - Sawn Shades (Conventional Patterns, The Butterfly Design, The Pyramid Design, Etc.)
An Unabridged, Digitally Enlarged Edition, With Eighteen Complete Designs With Working Drawings And Full Directions For Their Making. Chapters Include...
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43,35 zł |
Elegant Glass: Early, Depression, & Beyond, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780764345449 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over 1000 beautiful color photos display a wide spectrum of Elegant Glass patterns, colors, shapes, and etchings. The book's listings are updated and over 100 patterns of elegant American glass are represented in this new 4th edition. Several patterns have additional listings. Each pattern includes a complete listing of all known pieces made. Detailed descriptions are given for each item listed. Captions include descriptions of each piece pictured. The major companies of Cambridge, Fenton, Fostoria, Heisey, Imperial, Morgantown, New Martinsville, and Paden City are represented, along with...
Over 1000 beautiful color photos display a wide spectrum of Elegant Glass patterns, colors, shapes, and etchings. The book's listings are updated and ...
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163,70 zł |
Fenton Art Glass: A Centennial of Glass Making 1907-2007 and Beyond
ISBN: 9780764336805 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This greatly expanded and revised edition includes beautiful glassware from every decade of Fenton production, making this the only book highlighting Fenton's glassmaking diversity for over 105 years. Over 4,000 pieces of glass are included, adding 1,000 pieces in this edition. With over 700 color photos, this book emphasizes the creativity of Fenton's artists. Different glass types featured include Art Glass, Burmese, Carnival, Chocolate, Favrene, Hobnail, Opalescent, Rosalene, Stretch, along with animals, holiday-related items, and more. Also providing the human touch, additional photos of...
This greatly expanded and revised edition includes beautiful glassware from every decade of Fenton production, making this the only book highlighting ...
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172,58 zł |
New Technologies in Glass
ISBN: 9781408139547 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The world of the glass artist is changing. Emerging technology for the cutting, engraving, and printing of glass is opening doors for those who want to work more quickly, more accurately, at larger scales and in multiples, and is stretching the boundaries of innovation. Profiling the latest technology, Vanessa Cutler gives an artist's perspective on new techniques, machinery and software in glass. Using straightforward language, she introduces the digital tools that are becoming an essential part of an artist's toolkit, and describes the application of new technologies, from cutting... The world of the glass artist is changing. Emerging technology for the cutting, engraving, and printing of glass is opening doors for those who wan... |
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127,88 zł |
Ancient Stained and Painted Glass
ISBN: 9781107402096 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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...
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 Engli...
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102,29 zł |
Jadite: Identification & Price Guide
ISBN: 9780764346866 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When Joe Keller and David Ross introduced the first book ever written dedicated to jadite, it was met with critical and popular enthusiasm. It was a tour de force Now this fourth edition, there are over a thousand pieces illustrated in over 700 color photographs. Additional photographs and a reproduction section enhance the book, along with updated values to keep up with an ever-changing marketplace. Jadite: An Identification and Price Guide brings together the works of the three major glass companies that produced jadite from the 1930s to the mid-1970s: McKee, Jeannette, and Anchor Hocking....
When Joe Keller and David Ross introduced the first book ever written dedicated to jadite, it was met with critical and popular enthusiasm. It was a t...
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129,42 zł |
Mid-Century Modern Glass in America
ISBN: 9780764347443 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Illustrated with over 690 brilliant color and black and white photos, the engaging text takes readers through the Mid-century Modern glass made in America. The book is divided into two sections, the first on glass manufacturers and the second on glass decorators and designers. Glass manufacturers covered include Bischoff, Blenko, Cambridge, Duncan & Miller, Erickson, Fenton, Fostoria, A.H. Heisey, Morgantown, Paden City, Seneca, and many more. Glass decorators and designers include Stan Fistick, Fred Press, Gay Fad, Ben Seibel, Russel Wright, and Eva Zeisel, among others. Cold glass...
Illustrated with over 690 brilliant color and black and white photos, the engaging text takes readers through the Mid-century Modern glass made in Ame...
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172,58 zł |
Glass-Making in England
ISBN: 9781107689664 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1923, this book examines the history of glass-making in England from its origins in Imperial Roman techniques to the end of WWI. The text is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs of examples of glass and glass-making techniques though history. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of this decorative and practical art.
Originally published in 1923, this book examines the history of glass-making in England from its origins in Imperial Roman techniques to the end of WW...
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117,64 zł |
Bonnie Fitzgerald's Guide to Mosaic Techniques: The Go-To Source for In-Depth Instructions and Creative Design Ideas
ISBN: 9781570767203 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This complete resource of mosaic techniques and design ideas is sure to become your go-to reference. With clear step-by-step sequences, mosaic artist Bonnie Fitzgerald shows how to draw up an idea, cut and arrange tiles, and lay designs successfully. All tools, materials, and equipment are clearly explained, and you'll find helpful hints on setting up a comfortable workspace, as well as essential information on installing your finished mosaics.
Includes 10 project descriptions, such as a mirror frame, table top, house number, and two- and three-dimensional artworks. Plus, you ll find tips... This complete resource of mosaic techniques and design ideas is sure to become your go-to reference. With clear step-by-step sequences, mosaic artist ...
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116,30 zł |
Creative Haven Wildflowers Stained Glass Coloring Book
ISBN: 9780486796017 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Sixteen accurately rendered wildflowers bring their natural beauty indoors with this gallery of stained glass designs. From dainty buttercups to star-like asters, the images are ready to bloom with a touch of color. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display hold them up to a light source and they will glow with color. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Wildflowers Stained Glass Coloring Book and other Creative Haven(r) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax...
Sixteen accurately rendered wildflowers bring their natural beauty indoors with this gallery of stained glass designs. From dainty buttercups to star-...
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34,48 zł |