Knowra Stained glass Stained glass Stained glass is colored or painted glass assembled into decorative panels, especially windows. Panels combine pieces with lead cames or other supports and may include fired painted details.
Glass coloring : The production of colored glass by adding colorants or creating color through controlled material chemistry. Metal compounds dispersed in glass produce much of stained glass’s color.
Silicate glass : A glass whose principal network-forming material is silicon dioxide, often modified with other oxides. Most architectural stained glass is based on silicate glass.
Medieval stained glass : Stained-glass work produced in Europe during the Middle Ages, especially for churches and cathedrals. Medieval windows established the form’s enduring association with monumental sacred architecture.
Rose window : A large circular window, often divided by stone tracery into radiating sections. Stained glass frequently fills rose windows, where radial patterns organize imagery and color.
Daylighting : The use of natural light to illuminate interior spaces. Stained glass filters daylight, shaping a room’s brightness, color, and atmosphere.
Lead came : A grooved strip, traditionally made of lead, that joins and supports pieces of glass in a panel. Cames hold separate glass pieces together while outlining the design.
Metal oxide : A chemical compound composed of a metal and oxygen, often used to color or modify glass. Metal oxides are common colorants in glass, producing distinct hues.
Gothic architecture : A medieval architectural style characterized by pointed arches, rib vaults, and extensive window openings. Gothic structures made room for expansive windows that transformed stained glass into major architectural imagery.
Tiffany glass : Decorative glasswork associated with Louis Comfort Tiffany, including lamps and windows assembled with copper foil. Tiffany’s work brought stained-glass techniques into domestic objects and interiors.
Conservation and restoration of stained glass : The assessment, stabilization, and repair of stained-glass panels while preserving their materials and history. Aging glass, corroded supports, and environmental damage require specialized preservation.
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