Glass art
What is glass art?
It is an art medium that uses up 2 or more different forms of glass
Workshop classes
What were the honorable mentions?
Fused glass, Knitted glass
When and where was glass art created?
The Roman Empire in the first century BCE
Which artist stopped using his signature art from- glass blowing- due to the dangers and their poor eyesight?
Dale Chihuly
name and influential Glass Compositions
Chihuly Orb, Knitted Glass, Fruin’s Watertower
What makes glass art dangerous?
Sharp edges, heat, can shatter, harmful fumes, chemicals, etc
What biggest historical period including glass art techniques?
The renaissance
Since cold glass is not used with heat to be molded, how IS it used?
etching, engraving, sculpting, or polishing.
Who popularized glass art?
The Phoenicians
What is broken glass used to make?
faces, flowers, shapes, mosaics,etc
What glass art techniques need the most experience?
Cold glass
How is it used today?
windows, jewelry, drinking glasses/plates, beads, etc
What primary material is used to make cast glass?
Molten (and then a mold)
What countries did glass art spread from?
Italy to Egypt