Archimede Seguso: Mid-Mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (853 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764326619 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 223 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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. She has written and co-authored over 60 books on design and decorative arts, also published by Schiffer. About the Author Leslie Pina, is a professor at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio, where she heads the Master's program in Historic Preservation
She has written and co-authored over 60 books on design and decorative arts, also published by Schiffer. . Leslie Pina, is a professor at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio, where she heads the Master's program in Historic Preservation
from the perspective of a glassblower Chris Laughman While this book does have photographs of a variety of Seguso's glass, it focuses mainly on his sculptural work (birds, etc.). It doesn't adequately illustrate the variety of innovative techniques that he explored with filigrana cane - there are a few photos of his vases, but that's about the extent of it. The . "get ready for some summertime reading" according to Shadowtraveller. If you collect those glass odds and ends, art glass or whimsy pieces you are in for a special treat in what this glass artist and book has to offer.. Cindy C. said Excellent guide and source for Italian art glass!. We collect Italian glass and have found this book an excellent source for determining which type of glass we have. I have actually found some of my pieces in this book. It's a super reference guide!
Rather than apply the filigree to the surface of vessels as was traditionally done, Seguso floated these delicate wisps of color inside the glass. In the late 1950s he debuted with an array of alabastro figurals mimicking natural white alabaster, as well as the stone in delicious colors. Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), one of the great Muranese masters, took traditional glassmaking techniques to extremes. His secret for embedding fine lacy threads of glass was never shared. His introduction of merletto lacework technique at the Venice Biennale of 1952 turned heads. His preference for solid glass and love of nature resulted in a glass menagerie of feathered, scaled, and furry creatures. This book, the first on the subject written in English, shows the full array of his extraordinary work in almost 500 full color photos from collections around the world. Archimede Seguso was also a sculptor.