tried to bring Murano back, but it wasn’t until after World War I that the industry once again found its purpose, reborn as “art glass.” Murano wares of the later Middle Ages had been either ...

Dating back to the 8th century, since well before the Renaissance, Venice has been renowned for its art glass. In 1291, the glassmaking center was moved to Murano. "There are two schools of ...

These questions are at the heart of “Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano” at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. (The exhibition ...

“What most fascinates me is the feasibility and possibility of renewal, even for a reality such as that of ancient Murano glass art.” ...

A storied art material, synonymous with Venetian craftsmanship, history, and splendor, is facing unprecedented challenges amid the energy crisis in Europe. Venice’s Murano glass production has ...

For example, did you know the first clear glass was invented on Murano, and not until the 1400s? Before you start shopping for glass on Murano, make the museum your first stop, to better ...

Beltrami visited the island on his summer break, taking up a class in glass blowing. That class turned into an apprenticeship, and the summer turned into a year. Beltrami quit university, trading ...

In the 12th century, the Venetian island of Murano was famed for its glassmakers. They made chandeliers for palaces; glass mirrors and colourful jewellery ... sheds light on how quickly this age-old ...