Contemporary kiln-formed glass - Keith Cummings

This book is a follow-on from the author's previous bestselling title, Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass(1997). In recent years, kiln forming has taken overfrom glassblowing as the major glass art form, and where the last bookwas very much a guide to techniques, this one looks at artists puttingthem into practice. It is an overview of the contemporary scene,with most of the book showcasing the work of about 50 international glassmakers using kiln-formed glass, with an account of their makingtechniques and artists statements. Contemporary Kiln-formed Glassalso discusses the latestdevelopments in the field in terms of materials and methods over thelast 10 years. It also looks back at the fascinating history and background of glassin the art world, and uncovers new research into Amalric walter, one ofthe most innovative artists to develop glass in 3D forms in the kiln.