Handcraft Products Blog :: Furniture & Decoration » Glass Art http://www.handcraftsite.com/blog Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:41:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Brief History of Glass Art http://www.handcraftsite.com/blog/the-brief-history-of-glass-art/ http://www.handcraftsite.com/blog/the-brief-history-of-glass-art/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:47:51 +0000 Linda Greens http://www.handcraftsite.com/blog/the-brief-history-of-glass-art/ Rudimentary forms of glass blowing techniques have been recorded as early as 50BC. It was an art well promoted by ancient Phoenicians and Romans when they established one of the most prolific glassblowing centers in Germany during the first century BC! Glass art has come a long way since, with flamboyant artists like Dale Chihuly creating extravagant pieces for hotels and galleries.

If you ask any skilled glass artist, they will tell you that the best pieces of work can only be created by hand blown glass. These skilled craftsmen create astounding works like glass flowers, glass decor and other unique creations. Perhaps the most artistic venture was that of Dale Chihuly, when he created the glass flower lobby for the Bellagio in Las Vegas and the popularity of glass flowers soared.

Unlike any other form of glass art, glass flowers have the ability to be used as centerpieces and home decor because of their shape and color, without making a room appear too formal. How you want to use glass art for your home or work place depends on your own style. Some people like using single stemmed flowers while others like custom installations such as the one in the Bellagio.

Glass art is not restricted to flowers only. An online search will tell you that glassblowers have developed innumerable pieces of art with glass because of its durability and other physical qualities. Pieces as remarkable as glass flowers or glass figurines can only be created by hand blown glass, they are expensive because of the amount of hard work that goes in making each piece but glassblowers are striving to create budget friendly pieces as well.

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