Explore the color and history of medieval glass in England .
This volume catalogs and explains ancient church glass, tracing style, dating, and craft from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century through plates and descriptive notes.
This edition curates a rich sequence of plates, each tied to a period, place, and technique. Readers will see how glazing panels, canopies, and coats of arms were painted and laid into windows across Kent, Oxfordshire, Sussex, and beyond. The commentary ties the images to architectural context, dates, and regional styles, offering a clear view of how early English glass developed over time.
- Detailed plate descriptions that connect art to church architecture.
- Dating cues and stylistic notes for Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular panels.
- Examples drawn from many historic churches, with emphasis on dating, technique, and pattern.
Ideal for collectors, students, and enthusiasts of medieval art and stained glass, this edition serves as a reference for recognizing period styles and the evolution of English glass painting.