Glass. Transparency and reflection
Where would be our civilization without glass? What would we be if man had not invented this material and its applications, windows, mirrors, containers, lentils .... ? What is the importance of glass in our progress?
The glass appears to be an essential material of our civilization, especially if one adds his contributions in the field of art (stained glass, mosaic ....).
Serge Bramby analysis in this book, civilization by civilization that brought this material as the technical side as artistic or scientific.
Serge Bramly
Transparency and reflection
JC Lattes