Stained Glass in Lingnan Historic Buildings and Its Application in Manchuria Windows

Abstract

Stained glass has been extensively applied in Lingnan historic buildings, especially unique stained art glass windows which will be usually used at doors and windows needing large-area lighting for the purpose of ventilation and lighting, and they are called Manchuria windows. First of all, under the historical application background of stained glass in the Lingnan area, this study discussed the types of stained glass and the technological development in Guangzhou. Secondly, the fabrication process of glass etchings was generalized. Next, the application laws of stained glass in Manchuria windows of Lingnan historic buildings were explored. Finally, the basic combination modes of stained glass applied in Manchuria windows were obtained. These laws and modes can not only provide a reference for the repair of Lingnan historic buildings but also constitute an enlightenment on the windowing form and artistic creation of modern buildings.