A Short History of Glass

By Chloe Zerwick and Zerwick,

Book Overview

Surveys the development of glass from ancient Egypt to the present, looks at glassmaking techniques, and discusses glass folklore.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810938014
• ISBN13: 9780810938014
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: ABRAMS
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

short history of glass

this book presents the art of glaziery through brilliant still photographs and vivid descriptions of the origin of each style and process represented. the author is deep and insightful in her research and presentation, and the book is sure to appeal to anyone who appreciates beauty and form, whether a collector, sculptor or observer of fine glass. from cover to cover, this volume is a beauty to behold.