Glass Is An Ancient Art Form

Archeological evidence has found that numerous scattered Stone Age human communities created sharp tools for everyday existence from obsidian glass. The first known archeological evidence of glass-making in the form of glass beads by ancient artisans in Egypt and the surrounding regions dates back to at least 3,400 B.C.E. (and likely earlier). For instance, the two cobalt-blue glass beads above were created by artisans in ancient Egypt and were discovered in 3,400-year-old graves in Denmark. (The photograph was taken by A. Mikkelsen of the National Museum of Denmark).

From around 1,500 B.C.E. to around 500 B.C.E., other early glass-making artisans crafted a variety of glass replications of valuable gems, decorative bowls, and fine glass jewelry. Other early glass art creations included intricate mosaics and attractive wall tiles for dwellings.

The glass that I have created and displayed on this website and other glass pieces elsewhere is all based on modern fused glass techniques that originated over 5,400 years ago!