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Glass: A Short History
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Glass: A Short History
Contributors:
By (Author) David Whitehouse
Publisher:
British Museum Press
Imprint:
British Museum Press
Publication Date:
1st May 2012
UK Publication Date:
28th May 2012
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
748.09
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
128
Dimensions:
Width 189mm, Height 246mm
Weight:
520g
Description
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.
