For many of us, the words "medieval glass" are synonymous with
the extraordinary %%stained glass%% windows that transform the
interiors of so many European churches of the late Middle Ages.
This exhibition catalog for Medieval Glass for Popes, Princes,
and Peasants, has a different focus. It is a selective
introduction to medieval glass vessels, made in the course of
more than 1,000 years, that were intended for use and display:
for eating and drinking, lighting, worship, science, and
medicine. The book examines the history of medieval glass
vessels, explores how some of them were made. The book includes
chapters on the chemistry and technological advances of medieval
glass, as well as a catalog of the 124 objects in the
exhibition, which came from the collection of The Corning Museum
of Glass, as well as individuals and museums in the United
States and Europe.