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The Color of Light: Commissioning Stained Glass for a Church
The Color of Light Commissioning Stained Glass for a Church Author:Sarah Hall Mediating light, intensifying it, softening it, fracturing it into a myriad of colors, stained glass windows are a part of the intricate fabric of church architecture. For more than a thousand years, people have expected churches to contain and celebrate this ancient art form. But when faced with the awesome responsablity of providing stained ... more »glass for a church-whether in a new building or an old one-where do you turn for advice? In this wonderful new book, stained glass artist Sarah Hall provides a simple and complete guide to stained glass in a church building for architects, building and renovation comittees, pastors, liturgical designers, consultants and anyone who appreciates the beauty of stanind glass.The color of light will help you or those you work with -to learn more about the materials, processes and techniques used to create stained glass
-to appreciate quality in its art, design and manufacture
-to effectively communicate your goals and desires for a stained glass project.
-to manage a full-scale stained glass project form planning through installation You'll also find a brief history of the use of stained glass, an explanation of how stained glass creates a fitting place for liturgy, and 90 full-color photographs celebrating this beautiful, ancient art form.« less