Studio glass
Glass art includes the creation of stained glass and the making of glass shapes through glass blowing. It dates back to prehistoric times, was extensively developed in Egypt and Assyria, brought to the fore by the Romans, and had its greatest triumphs in European cathedral building in stained glass rose-windows. Great ateliers like Tiffany, Lalique, Daum, Galle, the Corning schools in upper New York state, and Stubbe glassworks took glass art to the highest levels. Murano glass has not kept pace with production, but is still home to more glass masters than any other single place on Earth. The pre-eminent modern glass master is American Dale Chihuly who works on large-scale art and architectural pieces.
Contemporary American glass artists
Among the most respected modern masters in the United States are: Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, Bertil Vallien, Stephen Powell, Richard Marquis, Martin Blank, Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Therman Statom, Kjell Engman, Richard Jolley, William Morris, Robert Mickelsen, Milon Townsend]], Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen, Shane Fero, Michael Ian Plane, Charles Lowrie, Dante Marioni, Janusz Pozniak, and Bob Snodgrass.
Contemporary Italian glass artists
Pino Signoretto, Lucio Bubaco, Cesare Toffolo, Davide Salvadore, and many more...
Contemporary Canadian glass artists
Artwork in Canada is extensive, with a glass art gallery in Toronto that has international recognition. Canadian glassmakers have been very strong in glass paperweights.
Contemporary German glass artists
Karl Ittig, Thomas Mūler-Litz,
Contemporary Korean glass artists
Korean glass art is developing, and while it has a 1400 year old tradition, it has not kept pace with achievements in ceramics. This may change as Korean nationalism forces more competition with the leading Japanese and Chinese glass artists.
Contemporary UK glass artists
Perthshire in Scotland was best known internationally for its glass paperweights fighting hard for sales in a declining market. It has always hosted the best glass artists working on small scales, but closed its factory in Crieff, Scotland in January 2002.