Stained Glass
Stained Glass by Pere Valldeperez, published by B.E.S. Publishing in March 2001, is a comprehensive guide to the art of stained glass. This first edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The book begins with an illustrated history of stained-glass art, showcasing notable works from the Gothic and Renaissance periods, as well as contemporary pieces by artists such as Sir Edward Burne-Jones and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Readers will find detailed instruction on the tools and materials necessary for stained glass projects, along with step-by-step guidance on creating original designs. The book features full-color photographs with explanatory captions that illustrate various projects from conception to completion. Additionally, it includes a chapter dedicated to the restoration of damaged stained glass, providing insights into preserving these artistic works. This visually rich volume serves as a self-teaching course for those interested in exploring the craft of glass painting and staining.
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A world renowned stained-glass artist presents a complete self-teaching course in his fascinating and rewarding craft. He opens with a brief illustrated history of stained-glass art, showing great European cathedral windows from the Gothic and Renaissance eras, as well as secular masterpieces by more recent artists, including Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Marc Chagall. At the heart of this comprehensively illustrated book is solid instruction, starting with a detailed presentation of tools and materials and directions on their use. Following chapters deal with stained glass projects–how to create original designs and transform them into finished works. Full-color photos with explanatory captions fill virtually every page of this book, and present several stained-glass projects one step at a time, from their original planning stages to completion. A final chapter shows how to restore damaged works and bring them back to a condition near their original specifications. Hundreds of color photos fill this beautiful and instructive volume.
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