Ancient Glass in the J. Paul Getty Museum
Regular price £95.00A handsome book exploring The J. Paul Getty Museum's collection of ancient glass-astonishingly delicate, richly hued, and fancifully shaped-is among the most celebrated in the United States.
With objects ranging from the Bronze Age to the medieval period (1500 BCE-1000 CE), the 584 works included in this publication originated from a wide geographical area, including the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and central Europe.This catalogue, written by acclaimed scholar Anastassios Antonaras, begins with a fascinating essay on the history of glassmaking-a highly technical art form that is still practiced similarly today-and continues with detailed and informative entries on the pieces.
Each entry is accompanied by vivid photography. The book also includes a history of the collection, glossary of glassmaking terms, technical study, and full bibliography.
Details
- Author: Anastassios Antonaras
- Paperback: 520 pages | 627 colour and 10 black and white illustrations
- Date published: April 2025
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781606069196
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.6 cm
