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The Techniques of Renaissance Venetian Glassworking

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Objects and Techniques
The Techniques of Renaissance Venetian Glassworking
Foreword
Introduction
How to Use This Resource
Glassblowing Before its Arrival in Venice
History of Venetian Glassblowing
Inside a Renaissance Glasshouse
Glass as a Material in Renaissance Venice
Comparing Earlier and Later Venetian Glass
- A Question of Continuity
- Comparative Table of Differences Between Earlier and Later Venetian Glass Vessels
Appendices

“Start/Stop” Tool Marks on Cup and Foot

Renaissance

Almost invariably present

goblet with detail of tool marks on cup and foot — FIG. 58

Venetian goblet made in the 16th or 17th century, showing “start/stop” tool marks. (These are very difficult to see in photographs). The Corning Museum of Glass (67.3.48).

19th Century

Seldom present

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Cite as (MLA): Gudenrath, William. The Techniques of Renaissance Venetian Glassworking, Corning Museum of Glass, Feb. 2016, renvenetian.cmog.org.

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See also:
The Techniques of Renaissance Venetian-Style Glassworking (2019)

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