Windows for the Soul, Revised and Updated: Ecclesiastic Art Glass at Bovard Studio - Softcover

Bovard, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0919985505 ISBN 13: 9780919985506

Publisher: Wardell Publications, 2006

Synopsis

Ron Bovard, President of Bovard Studio, Fairfield, Iowa, has teamed up with Wardell Publications stained glass to publish Windows For The Soul, a 160 page, all color book, featuring ecclesiastic stained glass. Bovard Studio, one of the nations leading art glass companies, uncovers the excitement and mystery involved in ecclesiastic art glass commissions. The author shares his masterful vision and discerning wisdom gleaned from thousands of commissions and restoration projects. The extensive text is a delightful read and describes some of Mr. Bovard more memorable undertakings. In addition, the reader will gain some insight into the creative process, as well as an overview of project work flow including, custom painting, staining, fabrication, bracing, and protective glazing. One notable chapter tracks a complete restoration of an original Tiffany window from its careful removal to final reinstallation. The more than 350 color photographs encompass every imaginable ecclesiastic design style from life like figure windows, to traditional, geometric, ornamental, and contemporary glass wall installations. Windows For The Soul is sure to be a valuable resource for art glass studios, liturgical designers and architects, Clergy and religious scholars, church building, renovation and or art committee members, and glass restoration specialists. This book reveals the link between the essence of man, the soul, and the stained glass window and fills one with a sense of peace and serenity, Brenda Pinsky, book reviewer and editor.

About this title

Product Description

First published in 2000, this work features ecclesiastic stained glass and it is a resource with inside information on church window commissions.

Synopsis

The original edition of "Windows For The Soul" was published in 2000. Since that date, Bovard Studio of Fairfield, Iowa has completed so many new commissions that the book cried out for a complete overhaul. This revised edition continues to feature ecclesiastic stained glass and remains a valuable resource with inside information on church window commissions. Ron Bovard, has updated most chapters, added several new stories and increased the number of images from 350 to over 480 colour photographs and window designs. The author shares his masterful vision and discerning wisdom gleaned from thousands of commissions and restoration projects. The extensive text is a delightful read and describes some of Mr Bovard's more memorable undertakings. In addition, the reader will gain some insight into the creative process, as well as an overview of project work flow including, custom painting, staining, fabrication, bracing, and protective glazing. One notable chapter tracks a complete restoration of an original Tiffany window from its careful removal to final reinstallation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wardell Publications
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0919985505
• ISBN 13: 9780919985506
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160