Historical and typological evolution of window glazing. An integrated view upon a forgotten building material.

This integrated research concerns the evolution in window glazing in architecture in the Low Countries, from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Within the framework of the study of 'material culture' the historical and typological evolution will be conducted by studying historical texts, images, still existing windows and chemical analyses of well-dated historical glass. Concerning our region, this research on the building material 'glass' is the first of this kind and size.

Keywords:MATERIAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE, GLASS CONSERVATION

Disciplines:Curatorial and related studies, History, Other history and archaeology, Art studies and sciences, Artistic design, Audiovisual art and digital media, Conservation-restoration science, Heritage, Music, Theatre and performance, Visual arts, Other arts, Product development, Study of regions