Looking at Glass: A Guide to Terms, Styles and Techniques

Catherine Hess,Karol Wight

ISBN 10: 1851774602 / ISBN 13: 9781851774609

Published by V & A Publications 16/06/2005, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Looking at Glass: A Guide to Terms, Styles and Techniques
• Publisher: V & A Publications 16/06/2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851774602
• ISBN 13: 9781851774609
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This compact handbook in the popular Looking At ...series offers definitions and descriptions of a wide range of glass terminology such as crizzling, overblow and mould blowing. In clear and concise language the authors define many of the phrases encountered in exhibitions, books and articles relating to glass and glass making. The informative entries and numerous illustrations will afford readers a greater understanding of glass techniques and heightened enjoyment of the artworks. With illustrations drawn from the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles) and the Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, New York State), this book is an essential guide for collectors and anyone interested in glass and its production.

About the Author

Catherine Hess is Associate Curator in the Department of Sculpture at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Karol Wight is Associate Curator in the Department of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum.