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The Development of Stained Glass Windows and Objets d'art

by cedrickfinly on Oct 24, 2011

Stained glass windows are stylized windows constructed from colored glass. In western art and architecture, the term stained glass almost exclusively refers to the windows found in churches, monasteries, and monumental structures. Traditional stained glass windows are made of flat panels, though in contemporary art stained glass is commonly employed in the creation of three-dimensional structures and sculptures.

Contractors who specialize in stained glass windows Aurora residents appreciate can install beautiful windows that can beautify any home. In modern vernacular, the term stained glass has come to encompass leadlight and objets d'art such as the beautifully ornate glass objects designed by the art nouveau artist Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Traditional stained glass is held together by strips of lead and supported by several rigid frames. Artists often add painted details to give the finished piece depth. Moreover, the term stained glass can also be...Read More >>