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Studio Glass in America
Ferdinand Hampson
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Description for Studio Glass in America
Num Pages: 256 pages, 455 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 310 x 237 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2054.
The American studio glass movement can be traced to 1962, when Harvey Littleton, a professor of ceramics at the University of Wisconsin, had a dream to alter molten glass into unique forms in a studio setting and teach his techniques. For the first time in its 3,500-year history, glass production, that had been limited to factory settings, moved to the artists' studios and became a part of an academic program in the fine arts. Since then, glass has become the fastest growing studio art medium throughout the world. This book takes us from the first workshop in a Toledo, Ohio ... Read more
The American studio glass movement can be traced to 1962, when Harvey Littleton, a professor of ceramics at the University of Wisconsin, had a dream to alter molten glass into unique forms in a studio setting and teach his techniques. For the first time in its 3,500-year history, glass production, that had been limited to factory settings, moved to the artists' studios and became a part of an academic program in the fine arts. Since then, glass has become the fastest growing studio art medium throughout the world. This book takes us from the first workshop in a Toledo, Ohio ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764342301
SKU
V9780764342301
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About Ferdinand Hampson
Ferdinand Hampson has been president of Habatat Galleries in Michigan for over 40 years. He has created numerous publications, including 3 previous books, and has lectured extensively on 4 continents. Ferdinand has been responsible for over 100 museum exhibitions. His name is synonymous with studio glass.
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