GLASS PAINTING

The Origin and Spread of Glass Painting

It is difficult to say exactly when and where glass painting originated, but it is believed that the revitalization of art that took place during the Italian Renaissance gave birth to this beautiful form of painting. Glass paintings during the Renaissance were in the miniature style, and dealt with Biblical themes. They adorned church altars and windows.

The art of glass painting gained more sophistication In Austria, and it slowly spread all over Europe. It did not take it too long to reach Asia either