Glass Throughout Time History and Technology of Glassmaking from the Ancient World to the Present by Mentasti, Rosa Barovier - 2003

Skira Editore. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Skira, 2003-05-23. Hardcover. Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

Milan: Skira, 2003. Hardcover. NF/VG. Black boards with white lettering. Color-illus. white dj with white lettering on black spine.285 pp. with color and bw images throughout. Pertinent ephemera laid in. First published for the exhibition held in Aosta, Italy. The book takes the form of a journey throught glas that have transcended time and space, organized by themes, rather than chronologically. The different sections look at technical character and present artists and designers and their personalities and all sorts of glass from functional to sculptural to installations. Beautiful pieces.

Milan: Skira, 2003. First edition (stated). Hardcover. About near fine in near fine (-) jacket with small closed edge-tear to top. Folio in color-illus white jacket (black spine); 285 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm; bibliographical references. "The history of glass and glassmaking is shown here through 400 works from ancient times to those created using the latest technology. Glass is the guiding motif of a journey through time, space, and the various cultures that have interpreted and used this material over the centuries. The volume gathers together both rarities and masterpieces of glass art from important public and private collections of antique, modern and contemporary glass, including works by Dale Chihuly and Sandy Skoglund. It studies in greater depth some themes which have emerged over the centuries: symbol and myth, nature and ten thematic rooms: from the Room of Water to the Room of Nature, the Room of Play to the Room of Geometry, the Room of Fragments to the Room of the… Read More

Skira, 2003. 1st Edition. . Hardcover. New/New.

Skira. New. 2003. Hardcover. 8884913454 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 285 pages; over 400 illustrations; 4to. -- with a bonus offer-- .