Glass
SYMBOL OF DIVINE LIGHT: THE LAMP IN ISLAMIC CULTURE AND OTHER TRADITIONS
Written by Stone, Nicholas
Symbol of Divine Light surveys the history of the mosque lamp, describing the numerous variants made in different historical periods and containing more than 200 stunning color and b/w illustrations.
PAOLO VENINI AND HIS FURNACE
Written by Sonego, Carla
In-depth research based mainly on the unpublished materials coming from the Venini Historical Archive. The protagonist of Murano glass in the twentieth-century, Paolo Venini (1895-1959), with his passionate activity spanning almost forty years, made a decisive contribution to the vitality of the art of glass, achieving extraordinary results soon recognized internationally.
LALIQUE: GLORIOUS GLASS, MAGNIFICENT CRYSTAL
Written by Brumm, Veronique
The eight volumes in this boxset reveal the manifold creative talents of René Lalique, an exceptional artist, Art Nouveau jeweler, and later Art Deco glassmaker, as well as those of his successors and the many people who perpetuate these skills in the present day. Illustrating previously unpublished works, Lalique retraces the history of Lalique and its founding family.
CONTEMPORARY GLASS
Having successfully brought 20th-century Italian glass to the forefront of our attention with their lavish three-volume publication Important Italian Glass, WrightAmericas premier auction house specializing in modern and contemporary designnow introduces Contemporary Glass, a collection of many genres of glassblowing, offered in a single volume, and focusing exclusively on studio glass produced wo
GLASS AND GLAMOUR: STEUBEN'S MODERN MOMENT 1930-1960
Written by Donald Albrecht
This is a catalogue published to accompany an exhibition exploring a remarkable chapter in the history of both America's premier glass-making company and the Modern movement itself. Marking the centenary of Steuben and featuring 80-100 glass masterpieces from important American and European museums and private collections, the exhibition focuses in particular upon the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
ALISON BERGER: GLASS AND LIGHT
Written by McQuaid, Matilda
Foreword by Holly Hunt, Contributions by Matilda McQuaid and Pilar ViladasIn this stunning monograph, Berger presents her evocative light fixtures, functional objects, furnishings, and large-scale sculptures in combination with the diverse imagery and objects that inspired them.
LAMPS OF TIFFANY STUDIOS: NATURE ILLUMINATED
Written by Hofer, Margaret K
The radiant and beloved masterworks of leaded glass from the Gilded Age. Louis C. Tiffany's intricate and brilliantly colored masterpieces have captivated collectors for decades, and continue to inspire crafters who re-create them in home workshops today. This collection showcases eighty of the firm's most iconic lamps, including rare and one-of-a-kind creations.
SIMON PEARCE: DESIGN FOR LIVING
Written by Suokko, Glenn
The first book profiling designer Simon Pearce, today's leading handblown glassmaker, whose artisanal works impart classic style for elegant home interiors and table settings. Simon Pearce: Design for Living presents the timeless design and enduring style of the legendary glassware maker.
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