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3. Introduction to
MURANO GLASS
• Type of glass object made in
Murano, Italy.
• World-renowned for colorful,
elaborate, and skillful designs.
• Century-old lampworking
techniques are used to
manufacture them.
• Range of products: chandeliers,
candlesticks, decorative plates,
vases, mirrors and much more.
4. History of
MURANO GLASS
• 8th/13th century - Glass makers were
ordered to move their foundries to the island
of Murano
• 14th
century -Murano Glassmakers
became powerful and enjoyed many
privileges
• 15th
/16th
century – New techniques were
developed
• 17th
century – Murano glass export
started
• 19th
century – Underwent a serious
decline
• 20th
century – Rebirth of Murano Glass by
new generations of glass masters and new
products
5. History : 8TH
– 13TH
Century
• Murano became the centre of glass.
• Glass makers were ordered to move
foundries to the island of Murano to
safeguard the fire prone Venetian
Republic.
• Murano Glassmakers became the most
prominent citizens.
• Glass-making practices underwent great
evolution.
6. History : 14th Century
• Murano Glassmakers became
powerful and enjoyed many privileges.
• They could wear swords and marry
their daughters into Italy’s royal
families
• However, were not allowed to leave
Venetian Republic to keep glass
blowing a secret.
7. History : 15th - 16th Century
• Murano glass making supported the entire economy
• Murano glassmakers held a monopoly.
• Developed their technique and refined technology.
8. History : 17th - 20th Century
• In 17th century, exporting of Murano
glass mirrors began.
• By early 19th century, the industry
underwent a serious decline,
because of competition from
Chinese glass
• With the onset of the 20th century,
Murano Glass achieved
unprecedented name and recognition
across the world, with new-designers
using age old techniques to create
new contemporary designs.