Islamic glassmakers were not only brilliant technicians and innovators in their own right, but they also preserved many of the methods of Late Antique Roman craftsmen, passing them on centuries later to Venetian and other European masters. This lovely book is the first comprehensive study of the accomplishments of these artisans. The volume presents glass objects from collections throughout the world--from perfume flasks to pitchers, mosque lanterns to boxes, inkwells to vases--ranging from the seventh to the nineteenth ...
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Islamic glassmakers were not only brilliant technicians and innovators in their own right, but they also preserved many of the methods of Late Antique Roman craftsmen, passing them on centuries later to Venetian and other European masters. This lovely book is the first comprehensive study of the accomplishments of these artisans. The volume presents glass objects from collections throughout the world--from perfume flasks to pitchers, mosque lanterns to boxes, inkwells to vases--ranging from the seventh to the nineteenth century and through many of the major artistic centers of the Muslim world. Five introductory essays cover all facets of the subject, including historical background, archaeological excavations, issues of connoisseurship, technology, and science. The authors then discuss 150 masterworks of Islamic glass, grouped by technique or type of decoration (blown, mold-blown, hot-worked, mosaic, painted, cut, and engraved), each of which is illustrated in full color. Examples of European glass objects are also included as illuminating reference points.
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First edition (softcover). 4to (29cm by 23cm), x, 330pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original laminated card wrappers. Light creasing to the corners of the front cover, else this book is in very good condition. ISBN 0870999877.
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Near Fine in Near fine jacket. First edition, 2001, hardcover with teal cloth boards in dust jacket, quarto, 330pp., illustrated in color and b&w. Book near fine with mild sun to edges of boards, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ near fine with mild rubbing, hint of sun to spine. THIS LARGE, HEAVY BOOK WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING FEES.
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Very good book, about early to late islamic glass. High quality pictures and historical overview about islamic glass art. Recommended for who wants to know more about islamic glass.
