Windows for the world: Nineteenth-century stained glass and the international exhibitions, 1851–1900 (Studies in Design and Material Culture)

Windows for the world focuses on the display and reception of nineteenth-century British stained glass in a secular exhibition context. International in scope, the book focuses on the global development of stained glass in this period as showcased at, and influenced by, these exhibitions. The book recognises those who made and exhibited stained glass for display at the international exhibitions, and demonstrates the long-lasting impact of the classification and modes of displaying stained glass at these events. A number of stained glass exhibits are illustrated in colour and are analysed in relation to stylistic developments, techniques and material innovations, as well as the broader iconographies of nation and empire in the nineteenth century. Windows for the world will appeal to those interested in the history of stained glass as well as nineteenth-century history, art and architecture. This Book Explores The Display And Reception Of Nineteenth-century Stained Glass In A Secular Exhibition Context. International In Scope, The Book Focuses On The Global Development Of Stained Glass In This Period As Showcased At, And Influenced By, These Exhibitions. It Recognises Those Who Made And Exhibited Stained Glass And Demonstrates The Long-lasting Impact Of The Classification And Modes Of Display At These Events. A Number Of Exhibits Are Illustrated In Colour And Are Analysed In Relation To Stylistic Developments, Techniques And Material Innovations, As Well As The Broader Iconographies Of Nationalism And Imperialism In The Nineteenth Century. Exhibiting Stained Glass: Classification, Organisation And Status -- A Multitude Of Displays -- Stylistic Eclecticism In Nineteenth-century Stained Glass -- Competition And Exchange: Exhibitors And Their Networks -- Stained Glass As Propaganda -- Conclusion: Reappraising Nineteenth-century Stained Glass. Jasmine Allen. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 218-243) And Index. Windows for the world focuses on the display and reception of nineteenth-century British stained glass in a secular exhibition context. International in scope, the book focuses on the global development of stained glass in this period as showcased at, and influenced by, these exhibitions.The book recognizes those who made and exhibited stained glass for display at the international exhibitions, and demonstrates the long-lasting impact of the classification and modes of displaying stained glass at these events. A number of stained glass exhibits are illustrated in color and are analyzed in relation to stylistic developments, techniques and material innovations, as well as the broader iconographies of nation and empire in the nineteenth century.Windows for the world will appeal to those interested in the history of stained glass as well as nineteenth-century history, art and architecture. Windows for the world explores the display and reception of nineteenth-century British stained glass in a secular exhibition context. International in scope, the book focuses on the global development of stained glass in this period as showcased at, and influenced by, these exhibitions. It recognises those who made and exhibited stained glass and demonstrates the long-lasting impact of the classification and modes of display at these events. A number of exhibits are illustrated in colour and are analysed in relation to stylistic developments, techniques and material innovations, as well as the broader iconographies of nation and empire in the nineteenth century. Front matter Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Plates Acknowledgements Introduction Exhibiting stained glass: classification, organisation and status A multitude of displays Stylistic eclecticism in nineteenth-century stained glass Competition and exchange: exhibitors and their networks Stained glass as propaganda Conclusion: reappraising nineteenth-century stained glass Appendix Bibliography Index Plates This study focuses on the significance of the displays of stained glass at several international exhibitions held in Britain, France, the USA and Australia between 1851 and 1900. It provides new perspectives for the study of nineteenth-century stained glass, within these temporary secular exhibition contexts. -- .