A short history of glass

Abstract

Takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the world to the places where glass originated more than 3,000 years ago, where artistry was later perfected, and where fine objects in this lustrous and fragile medium are still made and appreciated - from the ancient Middle East, through the Roman Empire, the Far East, Islam, Europe, and America. A pictorial survey of more than 100 color images guides the way and as a general reference book, and for glass enthusiasts everywhere this concise guide to the glass world is indispensable.

Contents

Glass in pre-Roman times -- Glass of the Roman Empire -- Glass in the Far East -- Islamic glass -- European glass -- American glass -- Nineteenth-century European glass -- One hundred years of modern glass.