| Description |
viii, 309 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm |
| Note |
"Rowan LeCompte : master of stained glass is a companion to Peter Swanson's two films about Rowan. One of these films, Let There Be Light, documented LeCompte's final commission for the Washington National Cathedral's centennial celebration."--Publisher's webpage. |
| Summary |
"Rowan LeCompte (1925-2014) was a world-renowned stained-glass artist best known for his work in Washington National Cathedral that spanned an unprecedented 70 years of artistic commission. Rowan LeCompte: Master of Stained Glass celebrates LeCompte's artistic inspiration, distinctive technique, and unique perspective on a medieval decorative art, which he transformed into a fine art for modern times. The book traces his fascinating trajectory, from a determined teenager to a charming octogenarian with a clear vision of what stained glass can do within and beyond cathedral walls. More than an artist biography, this book illuminates the essence of human nature and its balance of light and darkness. Rowan LeCompte: Master of Stained Glass takes readers behind-the-scenes of LeCompte's process, hearing from the artist first-hand about his unexpected inspirations - and rejected ideas - for color and design, and illustrating his work from the first 'cartoon' storyboards of windows, to painting the finishing touches on some of his best-known work. This beautiful 4-color photo art book tells of the complete history of Rowan's life, incorporating brilliant full-color photos of many of the windows which highlight the details of the imagination and innovation of this modern artist working in an ancient medium. It was his single-minded determination to create works that make the world a more beautiful place that will mark Rowan LeCompte as a great master for years to come. LeCompte: Master of Stained Glass is a companion to Peter Swanson's two films about Rowan. One of these films, Let There Be Light, documented LeCompte's final commission for the Washington National Cathedral's centennial celebration. The film won the Best of Festival award at Washington, D.C.'s Independent Film Festival."-- Publisher's webpage. |
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LeCompte, Rowan -- Criticism and intrepretation.
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LeCompte, Rown -- Catalogs.
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Stained glass windows -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Stained glass windows -- United States -- Catalogs.
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Glass artists -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Glass artists -- United States -- Catalogs.
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Glass painting and staining -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Glass painting and staining -- United States -- Catalogs.
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Architectural glass art -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Architectural glass art -- United States -- Catalogs.
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| Genre/Form |
Art criticism.
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Catalogs.
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| Added Author |
Swanson, Peter, 1956- author ; photographer.
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Crimi, Elody, contributor.
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Peter, Gustafson, book producer, book designer.
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LeCompte, Robert, book producer.
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Mcclellan, Debbie, contributor.
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Ney, Diane, contributor.
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Supplement to (work): Let there be light (Motion picture)
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Supplement to (work): Rowan LeCompte (Motion picture)
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| ISBN |
9781788841726 (hardback) |
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1788841727 (hardback) |
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