Windows: A Book About Stained & Painted Glass

This volume opens a window onto the colourful world of stained and painted glass, offering a clear, hands‑on look at a craft that has shaped churches and palaces for centuries. Written for readers of any experience, it blends the author’s years in workshops and travels across Europe with straightforward explanations of how glass is cut, painted, and assembled. The approach treats glass as both trade and art, showing how skilled hands create the luminous stories we see.

The book is organized into three concise sections: the early techniques that evolved from medieval mosaics, the rise of pictorial design through the Renaissance, and a broader discussion of style and craftsmanship. Rich line drawings and careful water‑colour sketches illustrate techniques and colour schemes, giving listeners a vivid sense of the material without costly colour reproductions. Whether you are curious about the tools of the trade or the evolution of decorative motifs, the narrative remains a practical companion for anyone strolling through a cathedral.