Glasswork at the St. Louis Art Museum
- artsmartblog
- Apr 14, 2017
- 1 min read
Glasswork is such an innovating form of art, not very much similar to any other art type. Therefore, I decided it was best for us to look at a few ancient pieces that date back to the 13th century.
#1. The Seated Maleel, Son of Cain is a 13th century piece of art. It was made using pot metal glass and is made up of mainly primary colors (with the exception of green and brown). The glasswork represents the grandson of Adam and Eve and/or the son of Cain. Cain's son Maleel, as stated in the title, is holding a rolled scroll in his left hand and is raising his right hand in a gesture of speech under an archway.
Basically summing up the art, the grandson of Adam and Eve seems to hold high authority as he is cloaked in rich brown robes. Now moving on to the second piece of glasswork that I observed at the Art Museum. Except this one takes place earlier...
#2. The Lancet Redemption Window is yet another glasswork piece mainly focusing on primary colors, as the Son of Cain's did. The artwork itself is also pot metal glass. The difference between the two arts so far, is that this one tells a story. Or rather, it retells a story... The final events of Christ's life. The scenes in the piece represent Christ's ascension to heaven and his majestic story, as well as, his victory over death. Christ's achievement over greatness symbolizes prosperity in this wonderfully made art.
Overall, glasswork is amazingly crafted and deserves recognition