CONTEMPORARY MARBLES AND RELATED ART GLASS

Block, Mark P.

ISBN 10: 0764311662 / ISBN 13: 9780764311666

Verlag: Schiffer Craft, 2000

Beschreibung

Inscribed by author and second owner inscription, both to dedication page.; A Schiffer Book For Collectors; 9.25 X 1 X 12.25 inches; 256 pages; Signed by Author.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 62274

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: CONTEMPORARY MARBLES AND RELATED ART GLASS
• Verlag: Schiffer Craft
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0764311662
• ISBN-13: 9780764311666
• Einband: Hardcover
• Auflage: First.
• Zustand: Very Good
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good
• Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers

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Inhaltsangabe

Exquisite marbles produced by more than 130 artists and craftsmen in over 600 stunning color photographs.

Alongside the 600 photos, this guide's text gives an extensive and detailed look at the pioneers, current artists, and craftsmen of the contemporary handmade marble movement.

You'll find:

• Work by over 130 artists, shown in 600 stunning color photos.

The history and development of handmade marbles, beginning with the earliest use of decorative glass.

•  The influence that the founding artists of the studio glass movement brought to bear in the 20th century.

•  Work to enjoy and learn from by the pioneers and current craftsmen of contemporary handmade marbles.

•  Tips for the purchase and care of fine marbles.

•  An in-depth glossary.

Collectors of art glass and marbles, whether novice or experienced, will appreciate this beautiful book. It offers joy for everyone fascinated with the wonders of glass.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Mark P. Block is a dealer in contemporary handmade studio art glass, a collector, and a graphic designer. He wrote this book in cooperation with the Marble Collectors Society of America.