Glass In The Old World (1882)

By Madeline Anne Wallace-Dunlop

Book Overview

""Glass in the Old World"" is a historical book written by Madeline Anne Wallace-Dunlop and published in 1882. The book explores the history of glassmaking in Europe, focusing on the techniques and styles prevalent in different regions during the medieval and Renaissance periods. The author delves into the origins of glassmaking, tracing its roots to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, and then follows its development through the Middle Ages and into the modern era. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of glass objects from museums and private collections, providing a visual representation of the various styles and techniques discussed in the text. ""Glass in the Old World"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of glassmaking and the decorative arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166467805
• ISBN13: 9781166467807
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"