The first single reference book that surveys the entire period, and production methods, of enamelling painting includes comprehensive appendices that are invaluable reference resources. Used to embellish objects of great value & importance, enamelling is an artistic process that has been in existence for over 1000 years. Craftsmen from throughout the world have experimented with this complex process that fuses layers of coloured glass to metal. A dedicated reference book, Painted Enamels provides lists of artists and technical information within discursive chapters on the historical developments of the different classes of work. Including details on the recognition of the painting methods for each era & the calibre of the paintings, the supporting texts also show the historical and technical changes that gave the impetus for various innovations.
