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Stained Glass Windows: An Essay: With a Report to the Vestry on Stained Glass Windows for Grace Church Lockport New York

By William Frederic Faber
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The author addresses the revival and misuse of stained glass in churches, cautioning that fashion and commercial pressures can produce inappropriate memorials. He urges clergy, vestries, and donors to educate themselves and to oversee commissions with informed taste. Practical principles are set out: stained glass should function foremost as window and light, preserve architectural proportion and the building’s style, avoid pictorial spectacle, and respect original openings. The essay pairs these guidelines with a parish report describing the implementation of a consistent decorative scheme that produced several new windows and mosaics following the recommended approach.

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William Frederic Faber

William Frederic Faber was an author known for his work in the field of ecclesiastical art, particularly stained glass. His notable publication, "Stained Glass Windows: An Essay: With a Report to the Vestry on Stained Glass Windows for Grace Church Lockport New York," reflects his interest in the aesthetic and spiritual significance of stained glass in church architecture. Faber's contributions provide insights into the artistic and cultural context of stained glass, making his work relevant for those studying religious art and architecture.

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