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The images on the lampshades were based on close observations of
forms in nature, which are composed of organic shapes. Many of Tiffany's
lampshades also use geometric shapes. What is the difference between
the two? |
An organic
shape relates to living things. A geometric shape is either
A circle, square, rectangle or square.
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Each piece of glass is surrounded by leading. What is the functional
purpose of this border? What is the descriptive purpose of this
border? |
The leading is what holds
the glass in place. In Tiffany lamps and windows, it also serves as
the contour (outline) of a shape.
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Tiffany lamps use images of flowers, fruits and insects and transform
them into patterns on each of the shades. What is the difference
between a picture of something and a pattern based on it? |
A picture of something is
usually a representation of the actual image. A pattern is typically
a simplified design based on the image.
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In what ways does Tiffany glass have a different appearance from
most of the stained glass in churches? |
Much of the stained glass
in churches has painted areas added onto the glass. In Tiffany glass,
the color is usually fused into the glass itself.
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Some of the Tiffany lamps have distinctive textures—all of
them are composed of patterns. What is the difference between the
two words? |
Texture is the surface of
something. It can be soft, rough, bristly, ridged, etc. Pattern is
a repeated design motif, often found in wallpaper, giftwrap or textiles.
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