Glass In The Old World (1882)

von Madeline Anne Wallace-Dunlop

296 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Glass In The Old World is a historical and cultural account of the art of glassmaking in Europe from ancient times to the 19th century. Written by Madeline Anne Wallace-Dunlop and first published in 1882, the book explores the origins and development of glassmaking in the Old World, including the techniques, materials, and tools used by glassmakers throughout history. The author also delves into the cultural and artistic significance of glass in various European societies, from the ancient Egyptians and Romans to the medieval and Renaissance eras. The book includes illustrations and photographs of historic glassware and artifacts, as well as descriptions of famous glassmaking centers and their contributions to the art form. Overall, Glass In The Old World provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at the rich history and cultural importance of glassmaking in Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Antiquitäten und Sammelobjekte
• ISBN: 9781120197238
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC