Author: Vavra, Jaroslav R.
Keywords: History, Glass making, Art, Glass house, 5000 years
Publisher: Artia, Prague
Description: This book contains a detailed history of the 5000 years of glass and glass-making. Beginning from early Egypt, the book moves to the modern age western Europe showcasing the use of different types of glass. Mentioning jewellery, mirrors, windows as well as crystals, the book discusses the discovery of unique glasses as well as glass-making techniques used in the creation of these products. The chapters post the middle age, mark the rise of the unique Venetian glass and Bohemian crystals. The book also provides details on the glassmakers and glasshouses during different time periods.
Source: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Type: E-Book
Received From: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
DC Field | Value |
dc.contributor.author | Vavra, Jaroslav R. |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-10-22T08:31:32Z |
dc.date.available | 2019-10-22T08:31:32Z |
dc.description | This book contains a detailed history of the 5000 years of glass and glass-making. Beginning from early Egypt, the book moves to the modern age western Europe showcasing the use of different types of glass. Mentioning jewellery, mirrors, windows as well as crystals, the book discusses the discovery of unique glasses as well as glass-making techniques used in the creation of these products. The chapters post the middle age, mark the rise of the unique Venetian glass and Bohemian crystals. The book also provides details on the glassmakers and glasshouses during different time periods. |
dc.source | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts |
dc.format.extent | xxxv, 191p.; 32 plates |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
dc.language.iso | English |
dc.publisher | Artia, Prague |
dc.subject | History, Glass making, Art, Glass house, 5000 years |
dc.type | E-Book |
dc.date.copyright | 1954 |
dc.identifier.accessionnumber | 3149 |
dc.format.medium | text |
dc.contributor.translator | Gottheiner, I.R. |
DC Field | Value |
dc.contributor.author | Vavra, Jaroslav R. |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-10-22T08:31:32Z |
dc.date.available | 2019-10-22T08:31:32Z |
dc.description | This book contains a detailed history of the 5000 years of glass and glass-making. Beginning from early Egypt, the book moves to the modern age western Europe showcasing the use of different types of glass. Mentioning jewellery, mirrors, windows as well as crystals, the book discusses the discovery of unique glasses as well as glass-making techniques used in the creation of these products. The chapters post the middle age, mark the rise of the unique Venetian glass and Bohemian crystals. The book also provides details on the glassmakers and glasshouses during different time periods. |
dc.source | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts |
dc.format.extent | xxxv, 191p.; 32 plates |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
dc.language.iso | English |
dc.publisher | Artia, Prague |
dc.subject | History, Glass making, Art, Glass house, 5000 years |
dc.type | E-Book |
dc.date.copyright | 1954 |
dc.identifier.accessionnumber | 3149 |
dc.format.medium | text |
dc.contributor.translator | Gottheiner, I.R. |