Glass in Context: Part 1

The history of glass is a rich resource, a tool to help facilitate the realization of ideas, as valuable as a blowpipe, kiln, pencil or paper. Knowledge of the field also helps to locate work in an historical context as well as assisting in the understanding of contemporary practice and issues. What is common to all types of glass is its inherent fluidity, which has always given glass objects their unique quality. As a result of these properties, glass has had, and still has, the widest application of any material. Through a series of presentations, this class will look at some of these applications throughout history, including domestic, sculptural, and architectural.

Part 1: From Egypt to Venice

Week 1: September 23 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
And Then There Was Glass: Egypt, Greece, Rome

Week 2: October 28 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Medieval Glass: Forest glass, Frankish glass, early Venetian glass

Week 3: November 18 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Glass and Islam: Sassasian and Islamic Glass, and the Rise of Venice

Week 4: December 16 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
North of the Alps: Northern European Glass

Part 2 will be offered in 2026.