The Art Of French Glass: 1860-1914
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the intersection of artistry and industry, the decades between 1860 and 1914 gave rise to one of the most spectacular chapters in decorative arts history — the golden age of French glassmaking. Janine Bloch-Dermant's authoritative study chronicles this extraordinary era, presenting a richly detailed panorama of the master craftsmen, pioneering studios, and innovative techniques that transformed glass from a functional material into a celebrated art form. From the sinuous organic forms of Art Nouveau masters like Émile Gallé and René Lalique to the bold experimentation of lesser-known ateliers, the work maps the full creative landscape of the period with scholarly precision and visual richness. Bloch-Dermant argues that French glass of this era represents far more than decorative craft — it is a mirror of a society in flux, shaped by Symbolism, Japonisme, and the dawn of modernity. Her writing is meticulous yet accessible, balancing technical insight with cultural context to illustrate how glassmakers responded to and shaped the aesthetic movements of their time. Illustrated with stunning examples from museum and private collections, this volume is an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the beauty that emerges when artistry pushes the boundaries of a medium — leaving the reader to wonder what other hidden masterpieces of the era still await rediscovery.
Author: Janine Bloch-Dermant
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Thames and Hudson
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the intersection of artistry and industry, the decades between 1860 and 1914 gave rise to one of the most spectacular chapters in decorative arts history — the golden age of French glassmaking. Janine Bloch-Dermant's authoritative study chronicles this extraordinary era, presenting a richly detailed panorama of the master craftsmen, pioneering studios, and innovative techniques that transformed glass from a functional material into a celebrated art form. From the sinuous organic forms of Art Nouveau masters like Émile Gallé and René Lalique to the bold experimentation of lesser-known ateliers, the work maps the full creative landscape of the period with scholarly precision and visual richness. Bloch-Dermant argues that French glass of this era represents far more than decorative craft — it is a mirror of a society in flux, shaped by Symbolism, Japonisme, and the dawn of modernity. Her writing is meticulous yet accessible, balancing technical insight with cultural context to illustrate how glassmakers responded to and shaped the aesthetic movements of their time. Illustrated with stunning examples from museum and private collections, this volume is an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the beauty that emerges when artistry pushes the boundaries of a medium — leaving the reader to wonder what other hidden masterpieces of the era still await rediscovery.