The Art of Glass: Toledo Museum of Art
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1904832237 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five Stars ELLEN PALESTRANT A beautiful coffee table book.. Henry Berry said extraordinary collection of glass work and art. The Toledo Museum of Art was founded in 1901 by Edward Drummond Libbey shortly after he moved his thriving glassmaking business to the Ohio city from Boston. Along with the Old Master paintings, Egyptian antiquities, and other types of more or less conventional art and relics sought by most museums in this period, the Toledo Museum also concertedly engaged in collecting many pieces of art in glass in accordance with Libbey's interests and wishes. About two years ago, a Glass Pavil
“A primer on glass that enthusiasts can’t afford to miss” American Style“The Art of Glass is an interesting foray into a singular Museum’s collection” Richard Donagrandi, ArtScope
In this way the Museum and this publication will provide a unique insight into the design and working of glass through the ages, all within the context of a purpose built art museum space.This volume presents more than 100 major examples of the glassmaker’s art from ancient times to the present, accompanied by discursive texts written by leading writers. The Museum has consciously collected the best examples of the glassmaker’s art across all ages. The Museum was also the birthplace of the Studio Glass Movement in the 1960s. Libbey, the Museum has collected art in glass for more than a century. The opening of the Glass Pavilion will further enhance the Museum’s leading position in this field of art it will offer visitors the matchless experience of being able to see a broad range of historic glass next to studios where glass artists are creating works. The combination of these thought-provoking entries and the wealth of illustration makes this title a must for specialist collectors and generalists alike.. This brand new book introduces both specialists and generalists alike to the remarkable world of glass manufacture and design from the Ancient World to the presen