they are found in the windows of churches and create pictures out of lots of little coloured pieces of glass hope this helped:) xx
they used staind glass windows to keep the petifiles out
Stained glass windows are used to depict images, usually thematic. e.g. In a church, there would be stained glass windows depicting stories from The Bible, in a college lecture hall, there could be stained glass windows depicting flora and fauna.
Originally stained glass windows were made from colored and clear glass which were all hand made.They also used a glass cutter and made each design by hand. With today's technology a machine is used to create stained glass and its patterns, they are now normally made with metal salts and minerals are used to add the color.
Stained-glass windows, yeah; gold is used to make glass red.
Manganese compounds are used to make panels for stained glass windows because they can create a range of vibrant colors when added to glass formulations. Manganese can produce colors such as purple, pink, and brown, which are commonly seen in stained glass windows. Additionally, manganese helps improve the durability and workability of the glass, making it easier to shape and manipulate during the stained glass window-making process.
Stained glass paper can be used to create decorative windows by cutting the paper into desired shapes and sizes, arranging them in a pattern, and then adhering them to a glass surface. The paper can mimic the look of traditional stained glass, allowing light to pass through and creating colorful and intricate designs.
Churches incorporate stained glass windows into their architectural design for several reasons. Stained glass windows are used to depict religious stories and symbols, creating a visually stunning and spiritually uplifting atmosphere for worshipers. Additionally, the vibrant colors and intricate designs of stained glass windows are believed to inspire awe and reverence, enhancing the overall religious experience within the church.
Pictures in stained glass are made for church windows. Often they depict famous people or a story
While stained glass windows are associated with Christian churches and have often been used to represent Christian themes, it is also true that an artist is free to represent anything he or she chooses when creating a stained glass window.
Primitive windows were just holes in a wall. Later, windows were covered with animal hide, cloth, or wood. The Romans were the first to use glass for windows. In Alexandria ca. 100 AD, cast glass windows, albeit with poor optical properties, began to appear. The Romans has stained glass objects but stained glass windows were not made until around 800AD This came from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stained_glass#History http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_stained_glass
Mainly churches used the stained glass for windows because it told stories from the bible to people who couldn't read or write Latin, which was usually the peasants, the lowest rank in the social pyramid.
Lead is commonly found in these items. Lead-acid batteries use lead as a key component. In stained glass windows, lead is used in the form of lead cames to hold the glass pieces together. In old paint, lead was commonly used as a pigment.