Stained glass, a centuries
old art form, has been often neglected by museums. Including historical,
contemporary, religious, and secular works, this exhibition provides an
international survey of work from many of the greatest historical stained
glass artists. Issues addressed by this exhibition include: the difficulty
in attributing work to a specific artist or company, the changes in stained
glass process as a result of technological advancement, and the differences
between stained glass as a commercial craft and as a fine art.
This exhibition will also
demonstrate the techniques involved in stained glass production and repair,
including presentations drawings and tools. Artists represented in the
show include Frank Lloyd Wright, Schomer Lichtner, Christian Oehler, Meyer
of Munich, and Louis Comfort Tiffany, as well as local artists Paul Phelps,
Josef Klotz, and Johann Minten.
All works provided courtesy
of the Oakbrook-Esser Studios of
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
This exhibition is curated
by the Art History, Museum Studies course Fall 1998.
