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Famed Glass Chapel Designed by Lloyd Wright Will Be Disassembled

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The post Famed Glass Chapel Designed by Lloyd Wright Will Be Disassembled appeared first on Artnet News. The historic building is at threat of "accelerating destruction" due to land movement.

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Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted

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The post Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted appeared first on Artnet News. Contemporary French artists were tapped to participate in a competition that would replace the historic 19th-century windows.

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Archaeologists Find a Cache of Ancient Murano Glass Off Bulgarian Coast

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The post Archaeologists Find a Cache of Ancient Murano Glass Off Bulgarian Coast appeared first on Artnet News. The objects date back to the days of the Ottoman empire.

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Depression Glass: A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting

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Despite the financial strain on consumers and businesses, a few creative glass manufacturers managed to survive by producing affordable glassware and creating effective strategies for distribution. This inexpensive glassware—commonly known as Depression glass —was mass-produced from 1920 to 1950. Assorted Pressed Depression Glass.

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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

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The evolution of the champagne glass is much more complex and historically significant than a discussion of glass shape would at first imply. Shortly after, in 1674, the invention of lead glass by George Ravenscroft changed the art of glassmaking forever. These had simple, short stems and round, funnel-shaped bowls.

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Influencing Glass History

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The post Influencing Glass History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles. By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher We toss around the term “influencer” today to refer to someone we follow on social media who catches our attention, however fleeting, and introduces us [.]

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Artist Layo Bright’s Garden is Blooming with Glass Flowers

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The Nigeria-born artist uses intricate glass flora to explore complex narratives in her first solo museum exhibition, "Dusk and Dawn." The post Artist Layo Bright’s Garden is Blooming with Glass Flowers appeared first on Artnet News.

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