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Glossary

 


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Goethe Glass
A clear blown glass without seeds or striation, just a slight surface distortion from the blowing process, similar to old window glass.

Gothic
A style, generally referring to architecture, found in western Europe from 12th through 16th centuries.

Granite Back Glass
Cathedral glass with a rolled bumpy, rough texture on one surface of the glass.

Grisaille
A panel or window of clear of light-colored glass painted with geometric or foliate designs. Sometimes used to refer to glass paints.

H Bar
An "H" shaped metal bar used as a support between two sections of a panel.

Halation
A phenomenon where light-colored glass, when surrounded by darker glass, seems to spread beyond actual boundaries, creating a halo effect.

Hammered Glass
Cathedral glass with a tiny, tight, uniform pattern of round, smooth knobs.

Hopper
A window whose sash is hinged at the bottom.

Iconography
A comprehensive plan for the subjects of works of art, not necessarily Christian.

In Situ
In position.

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