The book "Glass : 500 B.C. to A.D. 1900 : the Hans Cohn collection" by Axel von Saldern is an exhibition catalog that focuses on glass art and artifacts from the Hans Cohn collection, spanning from 500 B.C. to A.D. 1900 【1】.
Here are some themes and topics that can help you draw connections to other books in a library:
* **Art History**: This is a core theme, as the book deals with glass as an art form across different historical periods. Connect to other books on art history, particularly those focusing on ancient, Roman, and medieval art.
* **Material Culture**: The book explores glass as a material and its cultural significance. Connect to books on material culture, archaeology, and the history of technology.
* **Specific Historical Periods**: The book covers a broad time range from 500 B.C. to A.D. 1900. 【1】 Connect to books focusing on specific periods like the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance.
* **Collection Studies**: As the book is based on the Hans Cohn collection, it relates to the study of art collections and collecting practices. Connect to books on art collecting, museum studies, and the history of collections.
* **Glass as a Medium**: Explore the techniques, styles, and uses of glass throughout history. Connect with other books that discuss glassmaking, glassblowing, and the use of glass in different cultures.
* **Exhibition Catalogs**: The book itself is an exhibition catalog. 【1】 Connect to other exhibition catalogs to understand how different collections are curated and presented.
* **Ancient and Byzantine Glass**: Given that **Axel von Saldern** also authored "**Ancient and Byzantine Glass from Sardis**," this theme allows for connections to other works on ancient civilizations and their material culture 【2】.