The Phenomenon of Czech Glass — Season 1, Episode 2: Birth of Czech crystal
Documentary • 52 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
Just as the desire for perfectly beautiful glass leads to the invention of Czech crystal and the production of ceremonial goblets, decorated mirrors and costume jewelry, the research passion of alchemists and scholars inspires the development of laboratory glass and glasses - and it is optical glass that is today also the material of modern sculptors.
About The Phenomenon of Czech Glass
The mythical properties of light in glass captivated not only Czech medieval culture. History of Czech glassmaking from centuries-old traditions to modern techniques.