The Phenomenon of Czech Glass S01E03 · The Glass Revolution

Overview

The industrial revolution was also a revolution in glass production. It brought with it not only a completely new way of life for glass workers now working in mechanized factories, but also unthinkable large sheet glass changing architecture and illuminating cities. The new functioning of the trade made it possible for Czech glass products to flood even distant India.

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1. 1 1. Let there be light, let there be glass2022-03-02 · 52mThe first part of the series tells about the ancient history of Czech and Venetian glass and the beginning of their competition, which lasted several centuries. The mystical proper
2. 2 2. Birth of Czech crystal2022-03-09 · 52mJust 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 resear
3. 3 3. The Glass Revolution2022-03-16 · 52mThe industrial revolution was also a revolution in glass production. It brought with it not only a completely new way of life for glass workers now working in mechanized factories,
4. 4 4. Czechoslovak glass2022-03-23 · 51mThe story of Czech glass in the 20th century: neon lights and cocktail glasses are temporarily replaced by pint glasses and heavy ashtrays. However, Czechoslovakia needs to export
5. 5 5. Millennium of Czech glass2022-03-30 · 52mThe post-revolutionary period brought with it absolute artistic freedom, but faced the glassblowers and artists with the necessity to learn to sell their products as well. Success
6. 6 6. Czech glass of the 21st century2022-04-06 · 52mCheap utility glass imported from China makes it impossible for Czech glassmakers to make a living from its production. However, no one can replace originality, so today Czech glas