Glass by David Whitehouse

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Glass by David Whitehouse

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This beautifully illustrated book traces the story of glass from its origins in Mesopotamia some 5000 years ago, to the creation of the elegant vessels of the Islamic Near East, the superb mastery of Renaissance Venice and the creation of modern glassware for daily use.

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Glass by David Whitehouse

The fragile beauty of glass has ensured its popularity through the ages in forms ranging from simple beakers to ornate decorative masterpieces. This beautifully illustrated book traces the story of glass from its origins in Mesopotamia some 5000 years ago, to the creation of the elegant vessels of the Islamic Near East, the superb mastery of Renaissance Venice and the creation of modern glassware for daily use.
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ISBN 13 9780714150864
ISBN 10 071415086X
Title Glass
Author David Whitehouse
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2012-05-28
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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