Antique Stained Glass for the Home (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076432182X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The Most Comprehensive Design Resource" according to Wchick8The Most Comprehensive Design Resource Wchick84 This is one of the most excellent and comprehensive design resources that a stained glass artist should have. It is not an instructional manual, but a reference that provides detailed, color pictures of actual windows. I like this book because it portrays the various styles of stained glass and discusses the history of those styles. Roman, gothic, renaissance, arts & crafts, art deco, reli. . This is one of the most excellent and comprehensive design resources that a stained glass artist should have. It is not an instructional manual, but a reference that provides detailed, color pictures of actual windows. I like this book because it portrays the various styles of stained glass and discusses the history of those styles. Roman, gothic, renaissance, arts & crafts, art deco, reli. R. Holen said Excellent Reference Material. This book makes excellent reference material. Beautifully photographed illustrations make it easy to give clients creative ideas when it comes to designing a window for them. I have both the 1st and "Excellent Reference Material" according to R. Holen. This book makes excellent reference material. Beautifully photographed illustrations make it easy to give clients creative ideas when it comes to designing a window for them. I have both the 1st and 2nd editions of this book and find them very useful and informative. i would recommend this book for anyone working in stained glass.. nd editions of this book and find them very useful and informative. i would recommend this book for anyone working in stained glass.. Jerry Grulkey said Jerry Grulkey. This is a must have book for those who love stained and art glass windows. The author visited collectors and dealers and put together this handsome book by type and style. Full color great photos. Can't be beat.
Large quantities of leaded decorative windows were manufactured in the years surrounding the turn of the century. Glasses of many colors and textures were used to make elaborate windows for homes, creating spectacular presentations of light and color formerly seen only in churches. In this revised 2nd edition there are hundreds of gorgeous windows of many shapes, sizes, colors, and complexities are featured here, including etched, beveled, painted, and mosaic windows. Original catalog material, a discussion of glass and leading types, values for each window, and other information will help you assess decorative windows in the marketplace. This attractive book is a useful tool for anyone