English Stained Glass

English Stained Glass

by PaintonCowen (Author)

Synopsis

Stained glass is one of the glories of medieval art, and much of the finest glass can be found in England. This book presents a gallery of the masterpieces of English stained glass as never seen before. Covering the entire golden age, from 1100 to 1530, it reveals in astonishing new detail over 100 windows and panels across the entire country. Nothing significant is omitted and the most important monuments, including the cathedrals of Canterbury,Wells, Gloucester, as well as York Minster, are covered in extra depth. For the interested visitor, the passionate devotee, or anyone simply enchanted by these fragile works of art, English Stained Glass will inform, enchant and delight.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 03 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 0500238464
ISBN 13: 9780500238462
Book Overview: A comprehensive introduction to stained glass, covering its entire golden age from 1100 to 1530 and the various techniques

Media Reviews
'A work of solid scholarship and real artistry ... An album of superb pictures of English medieval windows - the best of its type currently available ... Outstanding' - Journal of Stained Glass
Author Bio
Painton Cowen has spent the best part of his life photographing and studying stained glass and rose windows in particular. He has published a number of books on glass, including A Guide to Stained Glass in Britain and Six Days: The Making of the Chester Cathedral Creation Window, and often lectures on this and other subjects.