Lino Tagliapietra
Lino Tagliapietra: A Venetian Maestro Shaping Glass Art Lino Tagliapietra is an Italian glass artist born in Murano, Italy, in 1934, a place steeped in centuries of tradition and artistry. From his earliest days apprenticed at the age of twelve, he demonstrated an innate talent for manipulating molten glass—a skill honed through decades of dedication and transforming into mastery by the time he achieved maestro status at twenty-five.…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lino Tagliapietra's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Lino Tagliapietra's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.