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The Phenomenon of Czech Glass

2022 1 season 6 eps

Season 1

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Season 1

52 min

S1 · E1 · Mar 2, 2022

Let there be light, let there be glass Episode 1

The 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 properties of light captured in glass influenced Czech medieval culture, and to this day historians and glassmakers research how glass was once made.

52 min

S1 · E2 · Mar 9, 2022

Birth of Czech crystal Episode 2

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.

52 min

S1 · E3 · Mar 16, 2022

The Glass Revolution Episode 3

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.

51 min

S1 · E4 · Mar 23, 2022

Czechoslovak glass Episode 4

The 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 to the West, so famous utility glass and artistic glass objects are created for export to this day.

52 min

S1 · E5 · Mar 30, 2022

Millennium of Czech glass Episode 5

The 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 is celebrated by companies producing decorative sculptures and lighting, as well as art glass by older and new generations of creators.

52 min

S1 · E6 · Apr 6, 2022

Czech glass of the 21st century Episode 6

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.

6 episodes in Season 1

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The mythical properties of light in glass captivated not only Czech medieval culture. History of Czech glassmaking from centuries-old traditions to modern techniques.

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Total runtime 5h 12m · Episode length 52 min · Type Documentary

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Premiered

March 2, 2022

Final episode

April 6, 2022

Status

Ended

Network

ČT art

Country

Czechia

Type

Documentary

Episode length

52 min

Total runtime

5h 12m

Original language

Czech

Production

Czechia

Produced in

Languages

Original title

Fenomén českého skla

Spoken on screen

Czech

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