Books by Lucartha Kohler

Women Working in Glass

ISBN: 0764318071
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Illustrations: 378 color and b/w photos
Pages: 192
Publication Date:
June 2003
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.

Note from the Publisher: Here is an inspiring collection of glass art made by women artists, along with their stories told in their own words. Throughout the early and mid 20th century, women had difficulty finding support in many art mediums. This book displays over 40 talented female artists who have triumphed in the world of glass art, including Asa Brandt, Yoko Ono, and Linda MacNeill. Coming from the 1960s to contemporary times, their beautiful sculptures, mosaics, and delicate creations are illustrated in over 350 dazzling color photographs. This book is a must-have for collectors, enthusiasts, historians studying the studio glass movement, and especially aspiring young artists.

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Glass: An Artist's Medium

February 1999

Note from the Publisher: The only book of its kind, "Glass: An Artists' Medium" is perfect for artisans, art teachers, gallery owners, and every lover of art. Blending history with practical, how-to information, this book includes a brief history of glassmaking and also covers grinding, polishing, cutting, carving, assembly and more. 56 color photos.

Reader Review from Amazon.com: (5 stars out of 5) As an artist working in glass, I found this book to be inspiring and informative. The inclusion of many different artists work expressed the diversity of the medium. It also demonstrates how one particular technique can be used to achieve many different expressions.

The technical "recipes," offered in this book are fantastic. They enable one to take an artistic idea, and turn it into reality, with limited experimentation. Sharing this technical information is a brave thing. Thank-You Lucartha Kohler!!!!

Reader Review from Amazon.com: (5 stars out of 5) Kohler's book is a beautiful compilation of hot glass techniques. Beginning with a brief history of this centuries-old craft, she then discusses various methods of forming hot glass, presenting them first with an artist's appreciation, and then with simple explanations/directions to imitate the featured technique. The book is richly illustrated and inspiring--I found myself marking several pages with technique I wanted to try.

The book is a bargain at this price--it's hard cover, beautifully illustrated in full color, and thick enough to keep you coming back for more.

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