Victorian Stained Glass

(Paperback)

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A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers. Victorian stained glass magnificent, colourful and artistic adorns countless British churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades, several artistic movements influenced these designs, from the Gothic Revival, through the Arts and Crafts Movement and into Art Nouveau as a new century dawned. Historian Trevor Yorke shows how craftsmen re-learned the lost medieval art of colouring, painting and assembling stained glass windows but also, in this age of industry, how windows were templated and mass produced. Showcasing the exquisite glass generated by famous designers such as A.W.N. Pugin, Pre-Raphaelites William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, and by leading manufacturers such as Clayton and Bell, this beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to many wonderful examples of Victorian stained glass and where it can be found.

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Walk through the story of stained glass with historian Trevor Yorke in this stunning new book. * This England *
An extraordinarily helpful introduction to the art and manufacture of stained glass. * The Historical Association *
An enjoyable read, it also feels as though it would act as a guide highlighting favoured designs, colours and subjects from each period enabling you to look forward to putting your new-found knowledge into use the next time you find yourself gazing on a stained glass window. * Family Tree *

Author Bio

Trevor Yorke is a professional author and artist who has written about many aspects of Englands architectural and industrial heritage. He has produced many illustrated books that introduce the reader to these topics, including Shire's Gothic Revival Architecture and Victorian Pumping Stations, and writes articles and reviews for various magazines.