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.
Read More
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.
Read Less
Add this copy of Glass: A Short History to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by BookScout rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from 📚, AA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Smithsonian Books.
Add this copy of Glass: A Short History to cart. $21.31, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by British Museum Press.
Add this copy of Glass to cart. $23.35, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2012 by British Museum Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. 2012. 01st Edition. Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 128 pages, 118 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 526......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Glass a Short History /Anglais to cart. $41.52, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by British Museum Press.
Add this copy of Glass: a Short History to cart. $45.16, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Smithsonian Books.
