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Looking at Glass Catherine Hess

Looking at Glass By Catherine Hess

Looking at Glass by Catherine Hess


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Summary

This volume provides a revealing guide to glass and its production.

Looking at Glass Summary

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

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 Catherine Hess

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.

Additional information

GOR003914953
9781851774609
1851774602
Looking at Glass: A Guide to Terms, Styles and Techniques by Catherine Hess
Used - Very Good
Hardback
V & A Publishing
2005-06-16
92
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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