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Ancient Glass of South Asia

Author : Alok Kumar Kanungo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811636567
Total Pages : 567 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Glass of South Asia written by Alok Kumar Kanungo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive research on Ancient Indian glass. The contributors include experienced archaeologists of South Asian glass and archaeological chemists with expertise in the chemical analysis of glass, besides, established ethnohistorians and ethnoarchaeologists. It is comprised of five sections, and each section discusses different aspects of glass study: the origin of glass and its evolution, its scientific study and its care, ancient glass in literature and glass ethnography, glass in South Asia and the diffusion of glass in different parts of the world. The topic covered by the different chapters ranges from the development of faience, to the techniques developed for the manufacture of glass beads, glass bangles or glass mirrors at different times in south Asia, a major glass producing region and the regional distribution of key artefacts both within India and outside the region, in Africa, Europe or Southeast Asia. Some chapters also include extended examples of the archaeometry of ancient glasses. It makes an important contribution to archaeological, anthropological and analytical aspects of glass in South Asia. As such, it represents an invaluable resource for students through academic and industry researchers working in archaeological sciences, ancient knowledge system, pyrotechnology, historical archaeology, social archaeology and student of anthropology and history with an interest in glass and the archaeology of South Asia.

Ancient Indian Glass

Author : Ravindra Nath Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Indian Glass written by Ravindra Nath Singh and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Development History Of Ancient Chinese Glass Technology

Author :
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811229783
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Development History Of Ancient Chinese Glass Technology written by and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worldwide research on ancient glass began in the early 20th century. A consensus has been reached in the community of Archaeology that the first manmade or synthetic glasses, based on archaeological findings, originated in the Middle East during the 5000-3000's BC. By contrast, the manufacturing technology of pottery and ceramics were well developed in ancient China. The earliest pottery and ceramics dates back to the Shang Dynasty - the Zhou Dynasty (1700 BC-770 BC), while the earliest ancient glass artifacts unearthed in China dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. Utilizing the state-of-the art analytical and spectroscopic methods, the recent findings demonstrate that China had already developed its own glassmaking technology at latest since 200 BC. There are two schools of viewpoint on the origin of ancient Chinese glass. The more common one believes that ancient Chinese glass originated from the import of glassmaking technology from the West as a result of Sino-West trade exchanges in the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-25 AD). The other scientifically demonstrates that homemade ancient Chinese glass with unique domestic formula containing both PbO and BaO were made as early as in the Pre-Qin Period or even the Warring States Period (770 BC-221 BC), known as Yousha or Faience.This English version of the previously published Chinese book entitled Development History of Ancient Chinese Glass Technology is for universities and research institutes where various research and educational activities of ancient glass and history are conducted. With 18 chapters, the scope of this book covers very detailed information on scientifically based findings of ancient Chinese glass development and imports and influence of foreign glass products as well as influence of the foreign glass manufacturing processes through the trade exchanges along the Silk Road(s).

Glass

Author : Alan Macfarlane
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226500287
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Glass written by Alan Macfarlane and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture, if you can, a world without glass. There would be no microscopes or telescopes, no sciences of microbiology or astronomy. People with poor vision would grope in the shadows, and planes, cars, and even electricity probably wouldn't exist. Artists would draw without the benefit of three-dimensional perspective, and ships would still be steered by what stars navigators could see through the naked eye. In Glass: A World History, Alan Macfarlane and Gerry Martin tell the fascinating story of how glass has revolutionized the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Starting ten thousand years ago with its invention in the Near East, Macfarlane and Martin trace the history of glass and its uses from the ancient civilizations of India, China, and Rome through western Europe during the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Industrial Revolution, and finally up to the present day. The authors argue that glass played a key role not just in transforming humanity's relationship with the natural world, but also in the divergent courses of Eastern and Western civilizations. While all the societies that used glass first focused on its beauty in jewelry and other ornaments, and some later made it into bottles and other containers, only western Europeans further developed the use of glass for precise optics, mirrors, and windows. These technological innovations in glass, in turn, provided the foundations for European domination of the world in the several centuries following the Scientific Revolution. Clear, compelling, and quite provocative, Glass is an amazing biography of an equally amazing subject, a subject that has been central to every aspect of human history, from art and science to technology and medicine.

Aspects of Ancient Indian Technology

Author : Hari C. Bhardwaj
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN 13 : 9788120830400
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Aspects of Ancient Indian Technology written by Hari C. Bhardwaj and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1979 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Glass Beads in Ancient India

Author : Alok Kumar Kanungo
Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Glass Beads in Ancient India written by Alok Kumar Kanungo and published by British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Asian Archaeology Series No. 1 Edited by Alok K. Kanungo

Glass in Ancient India

Author : Kerala Council for Historical Research
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788185499468
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Glass in Ancient India written by Kerala Council for Historical Research and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Chemistry and Chemical Techniques in India

Author : B. V. Subbarayappa
Publisher : Project of History of Indian Science Philosophy and Culture
ISBN 13 : 9788187586012
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (86 download)

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Book Synopsis Chemistry and Chemical Techniques in India by : B. V. Subbarayappa

Download or read book Chemistry and Chemical Techniques in India written by B. V. Subbarayappa and published by Project of History of Indian Science Philosophy and Culture. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Volume Presents A Succinct Account Of Chemical Knowledge And Techniques In The Indian Culture-Area From Prehistoric Times To About The Eighteenth Century Ad. Metals And Metal-Working; Dyes And Pigments; Coinage; Rocks And Minerals; Cosmetics And Perfumery; Ceramics And Glass; Paper-Making; Pyrotechnics And The Like Were Among The Important Chemical Practices That Were Fortered By Artisans And Craftsmen Who Scaled Peaks Of Excellence Specially In Metallurgy. Indian Alchemy Which Came Up As A Part Of Tantrik Tradition Soon Transformed Itself Into Medicinal Chemistry And Added A Veneer Of Mineral And Metallic Medicines Treated With Plant Extracts. A Notable Aspect Of Indian Chemical Practices In The Ancient And Medieval Periods Was Their Inter-Relationship With Religio-Philosophical Ideas As Well As Cultural Embellishment. Such Practices, Though Mainly Endogenous, Were Not Devoid Of Some Exogenous Influences From Time To Time. The Authors Who Are Experts In Their Fields, Have Portrayed The Different Nuances Of Indian Chemistry And Chemical Techniques Based On Extensive Archaeological Data As Well As Literary Sources With Their Scholarly And Integrated Interpretations. The Volume Is A Source Book Of Great Value To Mterested Scholars And General Readers Alike.

A History of the World in 6 Glasses

Author : Tom Standage
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0802718590
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book A History of the World in 6 Glasses written by Tom Standage and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller * Soon to be a TV series starring Dan Aykroyd “There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles Times Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization-from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch's signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again.

How Glass Changed the World

Author : Seth C. Rasmussen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642281834
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book How Glass Changed the World written by Seth C. Rasmussen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass production is thought to date to ~2500 BC and had found numerous uses by the height of the Roman Empire. Yet the modern view of glass-based chemical apparatus (beakers, flasks, stills, etc.) was quite limited due to a lack of glass durability under rapid temperature changes and chemical attack. This “brief” gives an overview of the history and chemistry of glass technology from its origins in antiquity to its dramatic expansion in the 13th century, concluding with its impact on society in general, particularly its effect on chemical practices.

Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture Two Volume Set

Author : Pascal Richet
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118799399
Total Pages : 1568 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture Two Volume Set by : Pascal Richet

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Glass Science, Technology, History, and Culture Two Volume Set written by Pascal Richet and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 1568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Encyclopedia begins with an introduction summarizing itsscope and content. Glassmaking; Structure of Glass, GlassPhysics,Transport Properties, Chemistry of Glass, Glass and Light,Inorganic Glass Families, Organic Glasses, Glass and theEnvironment, Historical and Economical Aspect of Glassmaking,History of Glass, Glass and Art, and outlinepossible newdevelopments and uses as presented by the best known people in thefield (C.A. Angell, for example). Sections and chapters arearranged in a logical order to ensure overall consistency and avoiduseless repetitions. All sections are introduced by a briefintroduction and attractive illustration. Newly investigatedtopics will be addresses, with the goal of ensuring that thisEncyclopedia remains a reference work for years to come.

Ancient Glass Research Along The Silk Road

Author : Robert H Brill
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814470236
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Glass Research Along The Silk Road written by Robert H Brill and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2009-03-12 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silk Road is a main artery connecting Europe and Asia for political, economical, cultural and technical exchange in antiquity, and glass is one of the earliest artificial materials to be invented. Studying the origin and evolution of ancient glass along the Silk Road is thus significant for understanding the development and exchange of culture and technology between China and abroad.This book, for the first time, traces the origin, evolution and spreading of ancient Chinese glass technology. It collects a wealth of data contributed by Chinese and foreign experts regarding the history and background, visual characteristics and chemical compositions of the unearthed ancient glasses from along the Northern (Oasis) Silk Road, especially from the Xinjiang Province (known as the “Western Region” in ancient times). The book presents new results of the studies on ancient glasses along the Southern and Sea Silk Roads, and discusses the influence of the Silk Road on ancient Chinese glass technology and art.

Ancient Glass Research Along the Silk Road

Author : Fuxi Gan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812833579
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Glass Research Along the Silk Road written by Fuxi Gan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2009 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English translation of the Chinese publication Si chou zhi lu shang de gu dai bo li yan jiu, proceedings of the 2004 Urumqi Symposium on Ancient Glass in Northern China and the 2005 Shanghai International Workshop of Archaeology of Glass, with the addition of some new information and six previously unpublished papers presented at the International Congress on Glass held in Kyoto, Japan in 2004.

Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures

Author : Helaine Selin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 140204559X
Total Pages : 2428 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures written by Helaine Selin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-03-12 with total page 2428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, at last, is the massively updated and augmented second edition of this landmark encyclopedia. It contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method. You’ll also find material on religion and science, East and West, and magic and science.

Śūdras in Ancient India

Author : Ram Sharan Sharma
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN 13 : 9788120807068
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Śūdras in Ancient India written by Ram Sharan Sharma and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1990 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Tries To Show How The Labouring Class In Ancient Times Came To Be Known As Sudras And Explores Their Social And Economic Relations With Members Of The Higher Varnas. It Also Tackles Several Other Problems Was Ancient Indian Society A Slave Society? How Did The Sudra Ritual Status Correspond To Their Economic Status? Why Were Social Revolts Comparatively Absent In Ancient India. Without Dustjacket.

The Elemental Analysis of Glass Beads

Author : Laure Dussubieux
Publisher : Leuven University Press
ISBN 13 : 9462703388
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book The Elemental Analysis of Glass Beads written by Laure Dussubieux and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass beads, both beautiful and portable, have been produced and traded globally for thousands of years. Modern archaeologists study these artifacts through sophisticated methods that analyze the glass composition, a process which can be utilized to trace bead usage through time and across regions. This book publishes open-access compositional data obtained from laser ablation – inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry, from a single analytical laboratory, providing a uniquely comparative data set. The geographic range includes studies of beads produced in Europe and traded widely across North America and beads from South and Southeast Asia traded around the Indian Ocean and beyond. The contributors provide new insight on the timing of interregional interactions, technologies of bead production and patterns of trade and exchange, using glass beads as a window to the past. This volume will be a key reference for glass researchers, archaeologists, and any scholars interested in material culture and exchange; it provides a wide range of case studies in the investigation and interpretation of glass bead composition, production and exchange since ancient times.

Modern Methods for Analysing Archaeological and Historical Glass

Author : Koen H. A. Janssens
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470516143
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (75 download)

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Book Synopsis Modern Methods for Analysing Archaeological and Historical Glass by : Koen H. A. Janssens

Download or read book Modern Methods for Analysing Archaeological and Historical Glass written by Koen H. A. Janssens and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first scientific volume to compile the modern analytical techniques for glass analysis, Modern Methods for Analysing Archaeological and Historical Glass presents an up-to-date description of the physico-chemical methods suitable for determining the composition of glass and for speciation of specific components. This unique resource presents members of Association Internationale pour l'Histoire du Verre, as well as university scholars, with a number of case studies where the effective use of one or more of these methods for elucidating a particular culturo-historical or historo-technical aspect of glass manufacturing technology is documented.