Nearly 600 brilliantly detailed photos capture the work of 112 glass artists and show the tremendous diversity, depth, and breadth of how this ancient medium is used in the twenty-first century. New and emerging glass artists are featured together with well-known experts, and all of them challenge the boundaries of familiar techniques. Many of these artists also teach or continue research into the capabilities of glass. Many have won major awards; still others have been the subject of media attention; and many are mentors and leaders of contemporary glass art. Their towering installations, miniscule insects, glass kimonos, and more will inspire everyone interested in appreciating, working with, or collecting glass.[AuthorName]By Barbara Purchia and E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Herb Babcock, and Introduction by Corey Hampson[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Barbara Purchia is an award-winning stained glass artist and has edited many of Rooney's artist series books. E. Ashley Rooney has compiled dozens of books on contemporary art and architecture.
E. Ashley Rooney has authored over 70 books for Schiffer Publishing. She specializes in contemporary art, design, and architecture and draws upon her expertise in gardening for Magical Fairy Homes and Gardens. She lives in Massachusetts.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]590+ color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]112 Contemporary Artists[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]590+ color images[/ColorPattern]