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Dale Chihuly Dale Patrick Chihuly (b. September 20, 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, U.S.) is an American glass sculptor. Biography
Chihuly graduated from high school in Tacoma. Supported by his mother, after his brother George's death in a flight-training accident in Florida and his
 

Portland Press

PO Box 70856, Seattle, WA 98127

1576841596 $40.00 www.portlandpress.net

A strongly recommended acquisition for academic and community library Art History reference collections, "Fire" is a compendium com·pen·di·um  
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1. A short, complete summary; an abstract.

2. A list or collection of various items.
 of superbly presented full-color photographs showcasing a pictorial chronology of the art and artistry of Dale Chihuly and his imaginative and hand-blown glass sculptures Glass sculpture is a form of sculpture in the medium of glass. Glass Sculptors
USA
  • Dale Chihuly
United Kingdom
  • Peter Newsome (UK-based Glass Sculptor and Artist)
  • Jeremy Langford
. Enhanced for art students and connoisseurs with an informative essay by Margery Aronson (who follows Chihuly's career in narrative format), "Fire" is an impressive sampling survey of the work of an artist who has been displayed in more than 200 museums around the world. Also very highly recommended from Portland Press is the "Chihuly Art Kit" (157684157X, $28.00), which includes an activity book and story, three squirt bottles of non-toxic and washable wash·a·ble  
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Capable of being washed without fading or other injury: washable wool.



wash
 paint, a watercolor set, three paintbrushes paintbrushes

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, seven colored pencils, colored paper and stickers, all contained within a handy carrying case. The "Chihuly Art Kit" will help children ages 4 and older to explore color, texture, artistic creativity, all through ten fun-filled activities and project ideas.
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