
Looking at Glass
A Guide to Terms, Styles and Techniques
V & A Publications (Publisher)
Published on 16. June 2005
Book
Hardback
92 pages
978-1-85177-460-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
V & A Publishing
Illustrations
83 illustrations, (77 colour )
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 155 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85177-460-9 (9781851774609)
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Persons
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.