Glass - A Short History (Paperback)


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.

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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.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

British Museum Press

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

May 2012

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

2012

Authors

Dimensions

246 x 189 x 12mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

128

ISBN-13

978-0-7141-5086-4

Barcode

9780714150864

Categories

LSN

0-7141-5086-X



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