Glass Arts
ART GLASS TODAY
Written by Snyder Editor, Jeffrey B
Over 60 contemporary, international glass artists who transform molten glass into works of art. Learn about their blown, cast, kiln-formed, lampwork, cold work, fusing, laminating, carving, sand blasting, acid etching, and cutting techniques, shared in their own words.
JUDSON: INNOVATION IN STAINED GLASS
Written by Judson, David
Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass by David Judson and Steffie Nelson is a history of the world-renowned family of artisans who began crafting stained glass windows in Los Angeles in 1897.
DESIGNING TRANSPARENCY: GLASS IN MODERN DESIGN
Written by Toromanoff, Agata
As the fascination with plastic is now over for both aesthetic and environmental reasons, more and more designers are going back to one of the most traditional materials: glass. Free of any synthetic characteristics, glass is authentic and, if treated with skill and imagination, it can provide stunning results.
GLASS ART: 112 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
Written by Purchia, Barbara
Nearly 600 brilliantly detailed photos capture the work of 112 glass artists and show the tremendous diversity, depth, and breadth of how this ancient medium is used in the twenty-first century. New and emerging glass artists are featured together with well-known experts, and all of them challenge the boundaries of familiar techniques.
STUDIO GLASS IN AMERICA: A 50-YEAR JOURNEY
Written by Hampson, Ferdinand
The American studio glass movement can be traced to 1962, when Harvey Littleton, a professor of ceramics at the University of Wisconsin, had a dream to alter molten glass into unique forms in a studio setting and teach his techniques.
M.V.M. CAPPELLIN GLASSWORKS AND THE YOUNG CARLO SCARPA: 1925-1931
Written by Sonego, Carla
Documenting the entire output of one of the most important glass companies in Italy from 1925 to 1931
ETTORE SOTTSASS: THE GLASS
Written by Sottsass, Ettore
The glass and crystal oeuvre of architect and designer Ettore Sottsass
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 Illustrating previously unpublished works, Lalique retraces the history of Lalique and its founding family.
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.