Most churches and cathedrals contain stained glass; even the most unassuming buildings may have spectacular windows full of figures painted as if by coloured light. This wealth of imagery dates not only from the middle ages but also from the 19th century, when the majority of existing windows were made. Much of this later glass is very finely designed and of great interest.
The earlier glass is rarer and often no in its original position; we need to understand the intentions of the designers and craftsmen in order to appreciate it fully.
The author originally wrote this guide to stained glass to help the general reader and church visitor to know what glass to look for and where to look for it. There are chapters on the subject matters, the techniques of manufacture and the historical development, and at the end is a county-by-county gazetteer of buildings worth visiting for their stained glass.
Contents:
List of Illustrations
1. History of Glass
2. The Techniques of Stained Glass
3. The Subject Matter of Stained Glass Windows
4. The Historical Development of Stained Glass
5. Places to Visit
6. Museums with General Collections of Stained Glass
7. Further Reading
Index
