As lovers of all things glass, we at 3rd Avenue Window Supply are fascinated by stained glass and it’s ability to tell a story through its beauty. Colored glass has been around since ancient times. The ancient Romans and Egyptians both mastered the art of manufacturing colored glass.
Stained glass reached its height in the Medieval Ages, when Catholics used it to decorate their ornate cathedrals throughout Europe, through the form of beautiful windows. Depicting scenes from the Bible, these windows were used as a visual narrative to a largely illiterate population. During the Gothic period, as architecture developed a more ornate form, stained glass windows grew larger in size, affording greater light into the cathedrals. Throughout the centuries, stained glass windows have evolved into a wondrous art form.
Today, stained glass windows can be seen in more than just cathedrals and Christian churches. They are also used in many synagogues throughout the world. Many homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright contain stained glass, as well as homes from the Victorian era. Many town halls, schools, colleges and other public buildings now incorporate stained glass into their designs. We’ve all seen stained glass in numerous British pubs, a number of restaurants, and even in some libraries. Stained glass windows are a wonderful and gorgeous way to add light to a room and still give an artistic feel.
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