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Murano Magic
Carl I. Gable
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Description for Murano Magic
The islands of Murano, in the lagoon of Venice, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years. With 250 stunning color photographs of Murano glass art and a detailed text that includes historical informaltion and family trees, this book is original in its comprehensive presentation of the artists, both past and present. Num Pages: 272 pages, 250 color photos. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 312 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2066.
The islands of Murano, in the lagoon of Venice, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years, leading the world in blown techniques and design of beautiful and functional objects. This new study captures the artistry of Murano glass as well as the multi-generational world of discovery, innovation, alliances, and realliances that have fostered that artistry. With 250 stunning color photographs of Murano glass art and a detailed text that includes historical information and family trees, this book is original in its comprehensive presentation of the artists, both past and present. The seasoned collector will ... Read more
The islands of Murano, in the lagoon of Venice, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years, leading the world in blown techniques and design of beautiful and functional objects. This new study captures the artistry of Murano glass as well as the multi-generational world of discovery, innovation, alliances, and realliances that have fostered that artistry. With 250 stunning color photographs of Murano glass art and a detailed text that includes historical information and family trees, this book is original in its comprehensive presentation of the artists, both past and present. The seasoned collector will ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764319464
SKU
V9780764319464
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Carl I. Gable
Carl I. Gable is an American who divides his life between Atlanta in the United States and Piombino Dese in the Veneto region of Italy. His Italian home is Villa Cornaro, designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1551. He and his wife have been regular visitors to Murano for almost 20 years. A graduate of Harvard College and ... Read more
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