Book Description
Presents celebrated works of Tiffany Studios in an entirely new context, focusing on the women who labored behind the scenes to create the masterpieces now inextricably linked to the Tiffany name.
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the central role of women artists and others in Tiffany creations.......2007-09-05
Looking into how the highly-valued Tiffany lamps and other fine objects came to be, the three authors disclose the critical, unique part Clara Driscoll had in this. Driscoll served as a major creative force for many Tiffany lamps by her own artistic sense and as director of a staff of other talented women. Recently found correspondence of Driscoll's--an Ohio native who lived from 1861 to 1944--verifies that she was mostly responsible for the classic Tiffany designs of the Wisteria, Dragonfly, and Peony.
The authors do not aim to devalue Louis Comfort Tiffany's (1848-1933) role and reputation in giving Driscoll her due. They seek mainly to lay out a broader, more informed understanding of the creation of the timeless Tiffany works. Parts of the book go beyond Driscoll's place in the company to see her as representative of sprightly, adventuresome, and bright young American woman coming into the American workforce and into large cities in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Besides Driscoll, there were a number of other similarly-talented and -natured women who contributed to the inimitable design and outstanding status of the Tiffany lamps and other objects. Collectively known as the "Tiffany Girls," many are pictured in available period photographs; and all known are given biographical notes.
Book Description
Everyone knows the beauty and value of Tiffany glass lamps, vases, and windows. But few know that the masterful pieces from the Tiffany Studios would not have been possible without Arthur Nash, developer of the now-priceless Favrile glass, and his son Leslie, director of the studios division of glassmaking, pottery, and enamel. Leslies memoirs, with notes and references, tell the unfiltered and refreshing story of the studios heyday and substantially expand readers knowledge of Favrile glass while his photos comprise the largest collection of heretofore-unknown images of the studios earliest pieces. This historical find is an event in the decorative arts world and will appeal to both collectors and museums as well as to legions of novice antiquarians and fans of Antiques Roadshow. The books publication coincides with the Christies auction of the original Nash manuscript of Tiffany Favrile Glass.
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Nash Family Story: This book gives Tiffany worker's truth.......2002-03-28
An indispensable historical find for collectors and dealers. A Mint copy, heavily and beautifully illustrated in color and in black and white. Reproductions of images of early Tiffany pieces. Leslie Nash's father Arthur developed Favrile Glass; Leslie was the director of various Tiffany Furnace operations. So, much of this book is firsthand not only in the writing but in its images, too.
The world-renowned beauty and value of Tiffany glass lamps, vases, and windows are legendary. Few people know that the masterful pieces from the Tiffany's firm would not have been possible without Arthur Nash, developer of the now-priceless Favrile glass, and his son Leslie, director of the Tiffany Furnace's divisions of glassmaking, pottery, and enamel.
Leslie's notebook, along with annotations and references, provide an invaluable firsthand account of the studio's heyday while introducing the largest collection of heretofore unseen images of its earliest pieces. This historical find is a remarkable event in the decorative arts world and will appeal to both collectors and museums as well as those who use eBay and watch Antiques Road Show.
Book Description
This is the first book devoted to Tiffany lamps in more than 20 years. Experts in the field have made a selection of exceptional lamps-many of which have rarely been seen or published-and each one has been newly photographed with the latest photographic techniques to reveal in extraordinary detail the artistic quality and high craftsmanship of these masterpieces of decorative art.
Martin Eidelberg and Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen have contributed essays on the history of the lamps, enlarging our understanding of Louis Comfort Tiffany's achievement. They have also drawn upon a host of previously unpublished photographs, paintings, and watercolors by Tiffany and other artists in his employ, as well as on working drawings and studio photographs, to evoke the lost gardens and interiors of Tiffany's country estate, Laurelton Hall, that so inspired him. They outline the development and manufacture of the Tiffany lamp from freehand sketch to the finished form, as well as the chief decorative themes in Tiffany's glass masterpieces and their relation to the work of other fin de siècle glassmakers. In this book, light, color, and the inspiration of nature co-mingle to produce a deliciously sensuous experience.
Customer Reviews:
Lamps of Tiffany.......2007-01-19
I really enjoyed this book. The color full page pictures are great.
The definitive book on the subject, for glass artists or just droolers.......2006-07-07
I'd postponed writing a review of this book because I imagined that it was only fair to read the entire text before I wrote about it. I've never really gotten to concentrate on the words, though, because the photos are so, *SO* astonishingly beautiful.
This isn't simply a collection of lamp pictures, taken as though they're head-and-shoulders photos in a police lineup. Many of the lamps have multiple views, from very small (to show off how drapery glass was used, for instance), to a general detail shot, to photographs of the bases the company used to accompany the shade. The photography quality is excellent; you really see everything you need. A professional glass artist (or drooling amateur like myself) can see the details and understand why these lamps set the bar for stained glass. Even if you know NOTHING about the subject, you'll be blown away by the overwhelming prettiness of the material.
I'm not sure if this book represents every Tiffany lamp ever made, but it must come close. Additional images show related material, such as photos of Tiffany's Long Island home (wow), cartoons for lamps we've never seen, and Tiffany Studios' 1904 advertisements for its lamps. Most of the book, however, is a study of the lamps themselves, organized by topic (such as fauna or wetlands), and analyzed in some detail.
When I drag my eyes away, I can recognize that the prose is as complete as the photographs. In addition to the historical context in which the lamps were created, there's plenty of history and analysis about their manufacture. ("Another watercolor rendering in the collection in the Metropolitan Museum is for a Snowball shade [figure 93]. Here, because of the model's domical form, the designer compensated for the curvature of the surface by opening the top sections of the shade into a series of regular projections, just as a cartographer has to allow for the curvature of the globe.") Some of it is a bit dry and academic, at least for those of us who are here primarily to say, "ooh, how pretty!" but if you cared about the details, you would definitely appreciate its depth. In other words: there's plenty to look at, and there's plenty to read, depending on what you're looking for.
You can find a few other collections of Tiffany's works, but I can't imagine you'll find a better one.
Great New Tiffany Lamp Book.......2006-05-12
It is about time that another great book joins the volumes published in the 70's and 80's. There is some new information here as well as photos of lamps that have not been seen for years. This book is well worth the money for any fan of these incredible lamps.
Lovely Book.......2006-03-22
I saw this book in a museum bookstore and immediately came home and purchased it on Amazon. I'm a stained glass student and looking at this book really inspired me. The photographs are stunning and the book is packed full of great information about Louis Comfort Tiffany and his studio. Included are his drawings for a few windows, information about the methods used to make them, and there's even info on the process used to create the glass. Very informative and a joy to look at.
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The Tiffany copper foil technique for stained glass yields a stronger product and allows for more complicated designs than the traditional lead. Designed as a complete course on this popular technique, Stained Glass combines solid background information--on tools and supplies, cutting methods, definition of terms, soldering--with numerous projects, and rounds out the appealing presentation with color photos of beautiful creations by various stained-glass artists. The step-by-step projects include mirrors, lamps, boxes, clocks, and jewelry, all accompanied by patterns.
Book Description
Stained Glass covers a complete range of stained glass techniques using the Tiffany copper foil method, ideal for any two or three dimensional glass applications. Comprehensive step-by-step text, 16 pages of patterns, over 300 photos (most in color). Used by many instructors as a text.
Customer Reviews:
Comments from a novice in stained glass.......2000-05-28
My husband and I have purchased several books on the subject of stained glass intended for those of us who are just beginners. This was one of our more recent purchases. We've found it quite useful - perhaps because we're strictly focusing on the copper foil technique. We find ourselves constantly returning to the book to re-read sections for new ideas.
In our experience thus far with the book, we've found that the author has provided us with a significant number of tips that we might otherwise have missed or else have had to spend a large amount of time doing something the wrong way when a subtle change in technique makes all the difference.
Like all introductory books, it does cover a variety of subjects. The variety of projects suggested in the book provide plenty of scope for experimentation. We wouldn't make this the very first book for beginners - for that we would pick the one by George Shannon and Pat Torlen. We wore the binding out of that one very quickly because of the amount of use it got! However, having gained a little experience with the copper foil technique, we've found we're now ready to take advantage of the additional techniques and suggestions provided by this author.
An Okay Book for Beginners but Little Detail.......1998-02-01
I was a bit disappointed upon reading "Stained Glass : A Guide to Today's Tiffany Copper Foil Technique". As a beginner in stained glass who had already exhausted every book in our local library and had already created one project with great success, I found the book to be a bit sparse on details. I purchased the book because I wanted to hone my skills and learn why I was having minor problems with my project (i.e. true tricks of the trade). I had ordered this thinking I would get a more definitive text on the copper foil method. However, this book doesn't fit the bill. Simply put, it is a good introduction to the craft but nothing more than that. The book tries to be three things and, in many ways, fails at all three. First, it tries to be a glossy coffee-table text -- but the photos focus more on the authors work than on contemporary or historic stained glass pieces. In fact, Tiffany and LaFarage, the fathers of this method, are barely even discussed or presented. A few examples from the masters would have at least been inspiration; a discussion of their methods would have been divine. Second, this book tries to be a beginner's introduction to this craft. However, there is not enough detail presented to sway the beginner from many common pitfalls. For example, copper foil has an adhesive backing that holds it to the glass. Dirty glass will cause it to fall off and the piece will eventually fall apart. There is very little discussion of the importance of cleaning glass prior to assembly in the text -- something a beginner may not think of. Other skills such as glasscutting, grinding, and leading are discussed but definitely not in enough detail to answer many of the questions a new hobbyist would encounter. Finally, this book is a project book. Frankly, I found the projects to be a bit dated as if they came from the 1970's. And, the focus on these projects takes away from the truly important portion of the text that teaches about the craft. Overall, this book is simply an introduction to basic skills -- but doesn't detail these skills -- filled with photos of the author's and select friends works that in some cases are truly exquisite, but do not represent the true depth of the craft. Overall, it is an average text.
Book Description
Rich treasury of 60 lovely, royalty-free designs adapted from authentic Tiffany creations: landscape and memorial windows, panels, transoms, skylights, glass screens, and other stained glass projects. Patterns for "Pumpkins and Beets," "The Deep Sea," "Sir Galahad," "Sunset," "Peace," many others. Also practical for varied craft and coloring activities.
Customer Reviews:
Jeff's Review.......2007-04-03
The pattern book has a color cover showing probable color
choices for 16 windows and black and white outlines to enlarge
for stained glass makers. There are 60 pages of patterns with no
commentary as to original sizes, craft tips nor art highlights.
Some Reviews are Misleading.......2000-04-19
This book does contain Tiffany window designs which Tiffany created using Tiffany glass not modern glass. They reproduce very well when scanned. I use them in computer application of the designs. The book which has the postcards is "Tiffany Stained Glass Windows" by Alastair Duncan (ISBN: 0486253368)which I also bought. This book does have some colored images and when combined with the Duncan Postcards you can produce some nice images. Fifteen or sixteen of the postcards are images that are also in this book. I would suggest buyers consider getting them both.
great projects.......2000-04-12
If you are into doing windows in the style of Tiffany you need this book...lots of beautiful patterns which can be enlarged at your local copy center. There are color illustrations of many of the patterns which should help in selecting glass but, as usual, the actual glass selection is up to you. It would be nice if all the glass used was specifically identified (mfgr., cat. no., amount needed, etc.), but hey, then we wouldn't have all the fun (?) of agonizing over the selection.
The colorized images are attractive........2000-03-30
There are 60 designs, with 16 color images on the front and back cover. The line drawings are difficult to determine the color of glass to use.
Unfortunately, no colour chart for many patterns!.......1999-09-08
This book is a wonderful idea. Unfortunately, most of the patterns do not have a colour chart and it makes it impossible to guess whether a piece of glass should be leaf or sky or bloom from the shape. Given the time and effort that would be required to complete these patterns in stained glass, not to mention the $$$ expense, I refuse to do suc risky guesswork.
Customer Reviews:
An outstanding reference.......2006-12-10
Eight color photos do more than display Tiffany lamps, as other titles do: they have been polled from thousands of lamps with hundreds of designs to show the differences in shade patterns and complexity. A lovely display of colors and patterns is accompanied by clear description and artistic and collector value insights. "Tiffany By Design" is an outstanding reference and a welcome addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Antiques & Collectibles reference collections.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Customer Reviews:
however..........2003-02-20
Mr. Duncan is currently being charged in connection with selling at least one stolen Tiffany window. He bought it for 30K andsold it to a party in Japan for 220K. The theft was not discovered until he tried to do it again 6 yrs later.
Brief Info on Book.......2001-10-11
Hardback, 160 pps, 125 illustrations/72 full-color
Shows Tiffany's wide range of versatility: enamels, jewelry, bronzes,ceramics, mosaics and paintings. A very good overview.
Masterworks is a valuable reference and a fun read!.......1999-01-18
As a stained glass artist, I am impressed with the excellent writing and photography in this book. Mr. Duncan is an author whose name I associate with superb photography and interesting information.
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- A Splendid Review of Tiffany
- The importance of iridescence
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Louis Comfort Tiffany was the famous son of a famous father. The father founded Tiffany & Co., the son was the leader of American taste in art in decoration for forty years. This lively examination of his life and work includes the dramatic story of Tiffany's rise and fall- a man convinced of his own genius - adventurous and talented enough to be unorthodox, feted and ignored and finally vindicated by time. Over 100 full-scale illustrations reveal the range of Tiffany's genius as a colorist, artist, designer and craftsman.
Customer Reviews:
A Splendid Review of Tiffany.......2000-06-30
I found this book to be very good in providing historical data about Louis Comfort Tiffany. Additionally it shows a great representation of his blown glass work. The elements that I found disappointing was the lack of emphasis on his stained glass window work directly, although it does provide some vivid photos of some of his lamps. His window creations were somewhat neglected here in this text, which was one of his passions if you do further historical research into the man's history. All in all, however, this is a beautiful representation of Tiffany's expansive talents that anyone would enjoy. It also has some great biographical data about him that makes for an interesting study. A must read for any Tiffany enthusiast. Not a book to be passed up by any means.
The importance of iridescence.......1998-08-01
Yes, there are books with more inspired texts on LC Tiffany. What sets this volume apart is the emphasis on what Tiffany himself considered his most important accomplishment, his technical and stylistic innovations with the glass itself. This aspect is abundantly and inspiringly illustrated; you will certainly enjoy, amongst others, the Egyptian, lava, and floriform vases. The lighting really captures the sheen, texture and brilliance of Tiffany glass. This must be the most complete illustrated collection of Tiffany vases ever. Lampshades which have unusual designs are presented, and some handsome photographs of the rose and the magnolia patterns are noteworthy.
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Tiffany Lamps and Metalware: An Illustrated Reference to Over 2000 Models
The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany
