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Thousand Glass Flowers, A: Marietta Barovier and the Invention of the Rosetta Bead
Evan Turk
Illustrator: Evan Turk
Ages: 6+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Atheneum BFYR/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1-5344-1034-3
Keywords: Artists, Women, Renaissance
Captivated by fire and sun, Marietta defied societal rules to become a female glassblower. Orange, gold, and indigo tones evoke Renaissance Venice. Enchanting text.