The Beauty of Stained Glass

The Beauty of Stained Glass
Author: Patrick Reyntiens
Publisher: Herbert Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1990
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Stained glass can be thought of as a decorative adjunct to architecture or as fine art productive of a wide variety of rich and deep experiences in the beholder. Although both aspects are covered in this book, it is glass as fine art that concerns the author - from the unique wondrous beauty of the windows of Europe's great cathedrals to the much later masterpieces of Tiffany, LaFarge and today's artists. Treating the subject chronologically, he explores the chronological background to each period in order to establish the motivation of the society and the intentions of the artists who caused a particular kind of stained glass to come into being. There are enquiries into the changing meaning of colour, the influence of other contemporary arts (architecture, painting, tapestry, ceramics, illuminated manuscripts), the origin of glass and the manner in which, in early times, ideas travelled from one region to another. There are also accounts of how stained glass windows are made and descriptive analyses of the beauty of individual works. Patrick Reyntiens considers late developments in the 20th century. Among these is the rise of the studio panel of stained glass or glass emancipated from the constraints of modern architecture, of which he himself is a practitioner.

Dark Beauty

Dark Beauty
Author: Lucy Costigan
Publisher: Merrion Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1785372351

Dark Beauty focuses on the minute detail in Harry Clarke’s stained-glass windows, particularly in the borders and lower panels of his work. Clarke’s brilliance as a graphic artist is clearly visible in his book illustrations, which are imbued with precise attention to intricate designs, and he applied the same lavish focus to every facet of his stained glass. The title ‘Dark Beauty’ refers to the duality of Clarke’s work that sees delicate angels juxtaposed with macabre, grotesque figures, and represents the partially hidden details that dwell in the background of his windows – motifs, accessories, flora, fauna and diminutive characters – which may be missed in light of the dominance of the central subjects. The authors spent many years photographing Clarke’s windows in Ireland, England, America and Australia, and the resulting 60,000 photos have been carefully whittled down to 500 glorious images. Dark Beauty will provide lovers of Clarke’s stained glass with the opportunity to view previously obscured or unnoticed details in all their unique beauty and inspire their own travels to view Clarke’s work.

Strangest Genius

Strangest Genius
Author: Lucy Costigan
Publisher: The History Press Ireland
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2010
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1845889711

Strangest genius

Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass Coloring Book

Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass Coloring Book
Author: Marty Noble
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 22
Release: 1996-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486293400

Eight exciting scenes from the delightful story about a beautiful young girl and the grotesque creature that has won her love.

Stained Glass Pattern Book

Stained Glass Pattern Book
Author: Ed Sibbett
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1976-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 048623360X

This splendid sourcebook for stained glass designs contains 88 patterns in styles ranging from medieval interlacements to Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern motifs. Suitable for crafters at every level of expertise, the patterns can be easily expanded for full-sized panels, mirror surrounds, and other decorative work.

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass
Author: Peter Cormack
Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ISBN: 9780300209709

An insightful corrective demonstrating the Arts and Crafts Movement's indelible impact on British and American stained glass Beautifully illustrated and based on more than three decades of research, Arts & Crafts Stained Glass is the first study of how the late-19th-century Arts and Crafts Movement transformed the aesthetics and production of stained glass in Britain and America. A progressive school of artists, committed to direct involvement both in making and designing windows, emerged in the 1880s and 1890s, reinventing stained glass as a modern, expressive art form. Using innovative materials and techniques, they rejected formulaic Gothic Revivalism while seeking authentic, creative inspiration in medieval traditions. This new approach was pioneered by Christopher Whall (1849-1924), whose charismatic teaching educated a generation of talented pupils--both men and women--who produced intensely colorful and inventive stained glass, using dramatic, lyrical, and often powerfully moving design and symbolism. Peter Cormack demonstrates how women made critical contributions to the renewal of stained glass as artists and entrepreneurs, gaining meaningful equality with their male colleagues, more fully than in any other applied art. Cormack restores stained glass to its proper status as an important field of Arts and Crafts activity, with a prominent role in the movement's polemical campaigning, its public exhibitions, and its educational program. Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

Stained Glass for the First Time

Stained Glass for the First Time
Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402713613

You’ve admired the beauty of stained-glass objects—now make your own. Use eight skills to create various projects, such as cutting glass to make coasters, assembling a tulip stepping-stone, and crafting a pansy. Bonus: a gallery of work from well-known artisans.

Stained Glass Window Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright

Stained Glass Window Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright
Author: Dennis Casey
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 18
Release: 1997-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486295168

Sixteen full-page designs adapted from windows in Wright buildings: Robie House, Dana House, Coonley Playhouse, many more. Geometrics, florals, etc. Color and hang near light source for glowing stained glass effects.

Stained Glass for the Beginner

Stained Glass for the Beginner
Author: Dan Alfuth
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-11-24
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780873496834

From Novice to Knowledgeable in No Time &break;&break;With this comprehensive beginners' guide to the art of stained glass, author Dan Alfuth promises to provide "everything you need to develop your stained glass artist from within." &break;&break;Beginning with an overview of what is needed to get started in the art, followed by step-by-step instructions on necessary techniques and how-to photos and directions on creating three beautiful pieces, you will be admiring the beauty of your own stained glass craftsmanship in no time. &break;&break;Featured within: &break;&break;400 full-color photographs &break;Full-size patterns for practice and projects &break;Easy-to-follow instructions on such techniques as scoring, grinding, and soldering

Stories in Light

Stories in Light
Author: Nancy Cavadini
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780268107420

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame contains one of the largest collections of late nineteenth-century French stained glass outside of France. The French Gothic-inspired church has forty-four large stained glass windows containing two hundred and twenty scenes. Today, more than 100,000 visitors tour the basilica each year to admire its architecture or participate in the beautiful liturgies. Honoring both the Sacred Heart and the Virgin Mary, the vibrant windows have, for more than a century, drawn visitors and worshippers alike into a conversation with the art and faith found in the windows. This informative and conveniently sized guidebook tells the unique story of the windows: the improbable creation of a glassworks by cloistered Carmelite nuns in LeMans, France, and their stained glass that so perfectly illuminated the late nineteenth-century French Catholic spirituality of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who established the University of Notre Dame. The words of Father Edward Sorin, CSC, founder of the university, are featured throughout the text. He saw the basilica and its windows as an avenue for teaching this spirituality. The book describes the windows according to their location in the building, from the narthex at the entrance to the Lady Chapel behind the altar. Full-color photographs provide a detailed view of the scenes found in each window. These photos are accompanied by informed commentary on the historical and theological importance of the windows, the iconography of featured saints, and how they illuminate the work of the Holy Cross to educate both mind and spirit. Stories in Light is an easy-to-read book written for all who visit the basilica, including faculty, students, alumni, and friends and family of Notre Dame, and for readers everywhere who want to know more about the rich history and heritage of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart's stained glass.