The dawn of stained glass art in Europe came during the Gothic and Renaissance eras. Many European cathedrals are decorated with beautiful paintings made from multi-colored glass. The selection of glass by a stained glass artist is the same as the way a painter mixes different paints. The palette of this material is huge, about two hundred and fifty colors plus shades. Picturesque glass from many countries is so high quality, beautiful and unconventionally made that in itself it can serve as an object of aesthetic admiration.
In Rus’, stained glass windows were not as widespread as in Europe. But, nevertheless, stained glass art in Russia dates back more than a thousand years.
Features of choice
Naturally, the selection of glass for each stained glass window has its own characteristics. In one case, you need to use only transparent glass to create the effect of lightness and airiness. In another, they use stained glass on frosted glass, which practically does not transmit light, but in reflected light they look impressive. There are also those that refract the sun’s rays differently, which creates a special, unique effect. It is possible to combine different glasses both in structure and texture.
Stained glass on glass in a modern interior
It is impossible to pass by the stained glass window. As soon as a ray of sun touches the multi-colored glass, the world around changes, becoming unusual and bright. It used to be said about stained glass windows that through them God looks inside houses, filling them with warm, gracious light. Making stained glass is not easy – it is a fragile and labor-intensive task. That’s why there are few masters. With the help of his creations, the artist has the opportunity to play with space. Stained glass gives the interior the necessary lightness and airiness. By scattering light, it creates amazing visual effects.
Nowadays, many different textures are used in stained glass art, and this direction does not stand still. One of the common technologies is the so-called Tiffany technology. This technique for creating stained glass was born at the beginning of the last century in Europe and is still used with great success. Paintings made using this technology are considered classics of this trend. The peculiarity of this technology is that each cut piece of glass is wrapped in foil and fastened with tin solder. Stained glass niches, doors, ceilings create an extraordinary atmosphere of space. Nowadays, the use of stained glass on frosted glass has become fashionable and popular, creating a particularly warm and comfortable atmosphere in your home.
In modern interiors, the use of stained glass windows for the kitchen is gaining popularity. This decorative element adds elegance and comfort to a place where the whole family spends significant time.
The stained glass window must correspond to the general atmosphere of the interior and maintain the color scheme of the room, of course, to best meet the wishes of the customer. As artists say, stained glass should be a spot of color in the interior.
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