Roman Glass: Reflections on Cultural Change

By Stuart J. Fleming

Book Overview

Follow the way social attitudes and historical events--among them, slavery and materialism, wars and plagues--influenced how glassworking developed in the Roman world from the mid-first century B.C. to the late sixth century A.D. Woven into this story is the place of glassware in Roman everyday life, from the lady-of-the-house's cosmetic preparations each morning to the setting of table for the evening meal. Included are two special appendices: one considers the technology of ancient glassmaking, the other summarizes ancient opinions on the properties and merits of glass.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0924171723
• ISBN13: 9780924171727
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum Publication
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.3"