Toledo Museum of Art

Published on the occasion of the opening of the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art, this book illustrated highlights of the superb collection at Toledo. The Museum has consciously collected outstanding examples of the glassmaker's art across the ages. This book is richly illustrated with color plates of 100 key masterpieces from the Museum's famous collection of ancient, Islamic, European, American, and contemporary glass, accompanied by texts by leading writers.

There are also many comparative color images, including works of art from the Toledo Museum's collection in other mediums, artist's sketches, and magnificent details. The combination of the thought-provoking texts and the wealth of illustrations make this book a must for anyone interested in glass, art, history, or the interconnections of culture, technology, and fine art.