Salviati and the Antique: Ancient Inspiration for Modern Glassmaking

Salviati and the Antique: Ancient Inspiration for Modern Glassmaking

Ancient Focus Show

Salviati and the Antique: Ancient Inspiration for Modern Glassmaking

December 1, 2007-December 7, 2008

Salviati and the Antique: Ancient Inspiration for Modern Glassmaking is the Walters’ upcoming ancient focus show, a display that rotates annually as part of the museum’s ancient art collection.

Late 19th-century glassmakers were inspired by ancient art-especially ancient glass-that was found in excavations during this time period. Drawing on various qualities of ancient glass, such as techniques, motifs, shapes, colors and deterioration, Salviati & Co. in Venice produced stunning new creations. By juxtaposing ancient glass with its 19th-century counterparts, this exhibition of approximately 20 objects highlights the ancient sources for Salviati & Co. and its creative responses to earlier glassmaking techniques and aesthetics.