stained glass

Introduction

stained glass, in general, windows made of colored glass. To a large extent, the name is a misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Stained Glass in the Modern World
Later Stained Glass
Medieval Stained Glass
Background
Bibliography

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