This article explores the role of glass as a medium in the fine arts rather than as a craft form. It includes a short history of glass as an art medium, the development of glass technologies and their application in the field of fine art. It reflects the distinctiveness of glass as a sculptural medium due to its optical properties and transparency; glass’s inherent characteristics create the unique possibility of using the space both outside and inside a solid object. This article, furthermore, demonstrates the importance of specific individuals in bringing glass as a fine art medium to the fore, in particular Adriano Berengo. Berengo proves exceptional in promoting glass in the field of fine arts and has been particularly effective in encouraging well-known artists to experiment with it as a medium. The article discusses the impact of his efforts to establish cooperation with great names from all over the world, from Ai Weiwei to Tony Cragg and from Jaume Plensa to César, who have passed through Adriano Berengo’s studio.

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玻璃作为美术媒介：简史和阿德里亚诺·贝伦戈作为美术玻璃印象派的角色

本文探讨了玻璃作为一种媒介在美术中的作用，而不是作为一种工艺形式。它包括玻璃作为艺术媒介的简短历史、玻璃技术的发展及其在美术领域的应用。由于其光学特性和透明度，它反映了玻璃作为雕塑媒介的独特性；玻璃的固有特性创造了利用固体物体内外空间的独特可能性。此外，本文还展示了特定个人在将玻璃作为一种美术媒介脱颖而出的重要性，尤其是阿德里亚诺·贝伦戈。事实证明，Berengo 在美术领域推广玻璃方面表现出色，并且在鼓励知名艺术家将其作为媒介进行试验方面特别有效。