04.10
11
by Tomo ·

The stained glass art has survived the centuries as a traditional form of art and aesthetic. In today’s times, stained glass has become a profession in stained glass designs and stained glass to create patterns on different lines. The most popular traditional and contemporary presence of stained glass art can be found in churches with stained glass art windows, doors and chandeliers. Apart from the extensive use of painted glass in churches and chapels, stained glass came to be used for their durability and use in the repair and restoration of glass.
Today there are many stained glass artists make the best of the art form on the windows and doors and also make and sell craft stained glass in Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby and surrounding areas in British Columbia. Roger Bryant was a dedicated and talented stained glass artist based in Richmond BC offer stained glass services in stained glass windows, stained glass doors and many brilliant stained glass designs and patterns for commercial and residential customers. (more…)
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07.22
10
by Tomo ·
Stained glass windows were commonly used in churches for decorative and informative purposes. Many windows are donated to churches by members of the congregation as memorials of loved ones.
Important examples :
- Cathedral of Chartres, in France- 11th-13th century glass
- Canterbury Cathedral, in England- 12th-15th century plus 19th-20th century glass
- York Minster, in England- 11th-15th century glass
- Sainte-Chapelle, in Paris, 13th-14th century glass
- Florence Cathedral, Italy, 15th century glass designed by Uccello, Donatello and Ghiberti
- St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, Australia- early complete cycle of 19th century glass, Hardman of Birmingham.
- Coventry Cathedral, England, mid 20th century glass by various designers
- Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, extensive collection of windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany
- Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, USA (more…)
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