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.
By:
David Whitehouse Imprint: British Museum Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 189mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 520g ISBN:9780714150864 ISBN 10: 071415086X Pages: 128 Publication Date:01 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active