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October 18, 2007–January 14, 2008 at the Getty Villa

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Reflecting Antiquity


Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient Rome
By David Whitehouse
With contributions by William Gudenrath, Dunja Zobel-Klein and Michael J. Klein, Mark Taylor and David Hill, and Karol Wight

Accompanying the first comprehensive exhibition on the relationship between ancient and modern glass, this catalogue features seven essays on glassmaking as well as illustrated entries on objects in the exhibition.
(Paperback, $29.95)

Available in the Museum Store at the Getty Villa.

Looking at Glass: A Guide


Looking at Glass: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques
By Catherine Hess and Karol Wight

Including terms related to the production, shape, and decoration of glass, this glossary of terminology is a handy guide for museumgoers as well as anyone interested in the art of glassmaking.
(Paperback, $14.95)

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