Engraved Glass: International Contemporary Artists - Hardcover

Goodearl, Marilyn; Goodearl, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851493077 ISBN 13: 9781851493074

Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The art of glass engraving is flourishing all over the world, but this is the first book written for the lay person which illustrates the diversity of styles and the richness of artistic invention characterising the output of today's engravers.
This book brings together a selective collection of 200 full color photographs of work by sixty-five of the world's finest glass artists. Their talent illustrates the immense diversity of styles, techniques and imaginative force so characteristic of contemporary glass engraving and provides a wide ranging introduction to some of the finest work being produced in the world today.
The intention is to excite, astonish and kindle a greater interest and a lasting enthusiasm in those who may previously have been unaware of the amazing variety of output from today's glass artists.

About this title

About the Author:

Tom Goodearl was Director and General Manager of Jane's Information Systems.

From Library Journal:

The difficulty in assessing glass art lies in separating artistic ability and intent from the sheer sensual beauty of the material. Can a shimmering emerald piece of glass be improved by letting an artist mold its shape or decorate its surface? Clearly Inspired is a lively catalog written to accompany an exhibition (in Tampa and Fort Wayne) exploring the premise that contemporary studio glass artists draw on historical antecedents. Chambers and Oldknow, who have both written previous books on glass art and artists, illustrate this premise with examples of Roman, French, Venetian, German, and Russian glass and the work of 20 contemporary glass artists. An 18-page essay presents an overview of glass history from dynastic Egypt to the present, and a complementary essay discusses each modern artist and his or her working methods. Authored by British writer Tom Goodearl and glassblower Marilyn Goodearl, Engraved Glass, on the other hand, approaches contemporary art-glass through surface decoration (although many of the objects are blown or molded specifically to enhance the engraving). The majority of the 60-plus artists represented here are Europeans who have been influenced by traditional engraved goblets and bowls. Some innovative works, which pay more attention to manipulating form and color, are also presented. Disappointingly, the short accompanying essays are of minimal value. Clearly Inspired, with its useful essays and broader scope, will be suitable for all libraries; Engraved Glass will be of most interest to collectors and artists.ADavid McClelland, Philadelphia
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1851493077
• ISBN 13: 9781851493074
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256