The Phenomenon of Czech Glass S01E06 · Czech glass of the 21st century

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Cheap 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 glassmakers concentrate on artistic objects and luxurious uniques.

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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