A Stained-Glass Christmas: Six Removable Windows [Hardcover]

Patrick Reyntiens (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

The story of Christ's birth is set against magnificent examples of the stained-glass work it inspired during Europe's high Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
-- Includes 6 stained-glass images reproduced both as full-color illustrations and as framed "windows" printed on acetate, which can be removed and displayed as stunning Christmas decorations.
-- The stained-glass images are accompanied by passages from the King James Bible.
-- An introduction and index by Patrick Reyntiens discusses the history of stained glass.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

In "A Stained-Glass Christmas," the story of Christ's birth is set against magnificent examples of the glasswork it inspired during the High Middle Ages and Early Renaissance. Each of these stained-glass images is reproduced as a text illustration and as an acetate "window" which can be taken out of the book and displayed.

Here is an array of jewel-like masterpieces including the Nativity rendered with startling realism by Paolo Ucello in his window from Florence's Duomo, the Incarnation window from Chartres depicting the Visitation and the Annunciation to the Shepherds, and the Flight into Egypt panel from Canterbury Cathedral portraying the Holy Family in a manner both intimate and ethereal.

With an introduction and index by eminent stained-glass artist Patrick Reyntiens, "A Stained-Glass Christmas" is a celebration of the art of stained glass and a collection of timeless and classic holiday decorations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Stewart Tabori & Chang (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556708467
• ISBN-13: 978-1556708466
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,757,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A treasury of Christmas delight for the entire family!, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: A Stained-Glass Christmas: Six Removable Windows (Hardcover)

This book is a perfect introduction to the world of stained glass and religious images to young and old alike. Those who enjoy decorating will be thrilled to find the windows can be removed for use year after year.