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The Glassmakers

12th century → · Stained glass

Eight hundred years ago, builders of cathedrals wanted walls made of light. Glassmakers cooked colored glass, cut it into pieces, and held them together with strips of lead — so when the sun came through, the whole story lit up. Most people couldn't read; the windows were their books.

Rose window (study)
Rose window (study)
Lancet window (study)
Lancet window (study)

Your canvas is divided by dark lead lines, like a real window. Fill each glass piece with deep jewel colors — the brush makes them glow. Different colors in neighboring pieces make the window sing.

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A rose window bursting with colorA sun and moon in glassAn animal made of glowing pieces
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