As Art of Glass 2 approaches, Hampton Roads prepares for a massive influx of glass and glass artists. The Chrysler Museum of Art is poised to dazzle patrons with works by Katherine Gray, Stephen Knapp, Karen LeMonte, Beth Lipman, Lino Tagliapietra and many others. These masters of glass have honed their skills to create precise and breath-taking works of art. As part of the exhibition the Education department will be offering programs highlighting the intersection of science and art in glass blowing. Interested in learning more? The Jean Outland Chrysler Library is showcasing a section of books dedicated to glass making, the science of glass, glass processes and history. These selections include such works as Beginning Glassblowing and Advanced Glassworking Techniques by Edward T. Schmid, The Structure of Glass by Roy Newton and Sandra Davison, Glass: A World History by Alan MacFarlane and Gerry Martin, Volume 15 of L’Encyclopedie by Diderot and D’Alembert and Glassblowing: A Search for Form by Harvey K. Littleton.
- S. M.
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