Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Glass
Books / Hardcover
ISBN: 0316083747 / Publisher: Little Brown & Co, November 1991
Surveys the development, manufacture, and design of glass from its beginnings over 4,000 years ago to the present
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In ten chapters written by 15 authors, the Encyclopedia surveys the subject from its beginnings over 4,000 year ago in Bronze Age Mesopotamia to the present, tracing its development in major centers of production throughout the ages. Each major development is delineated and explained within its social and artistic context, and spectacular examples from museums, salerooms, and private collections around the world are shown in brilliant color photographs. Includes bibliography, glossary, and biographies of significant figures in the history of glass production. 9x11". Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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