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Springer Laboratories of Art: Alchemy and Art Technology

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Explore the historical connection between artisanal workshops and alchemical laboratories in this scholarly work from Springer. This book examines how the arts and alchemy functioned from Antiquity through the 18th century, focusing on the exchange of knowledge between producers and alchemists. Readers will learn how the term laboratorium was used in the 15th and 16th centuries to describe specific workplaces. The text investigates the chemical operations that defined these spaces, such as smelting, combustion, distillation, dissolution, and precipitation. By looking at how artisanal workshops used furnaces and fire to perform these tasks, the book provides a clear view of the technical evolution of art and science. This volume is an essential resource for those studying the history of technology, the history of science, and the development of chemical processes within the arts. It offers a detailed look at the shared spaces and methods that bridged the gap between artistic creation and alchemical experimentation.

Key Features

Examines the historical connections between artisanal workshops and alchemical laboratories from Antiquity to the 18th century.

Analyzes the epistemic exchanges and knowledge sharing between art producers and alchemists.

Provides a detailed study of 15th and 16th-century chemical operations including smelting, distillation, and combustion.

Investigates the role of furnaces and fire in the development of early chemical and artistic processes.

Offers a deep look into how the term laboratorium was uniquely applied to specific technical workplaces.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
03 September 2016
Listed Since
25 August 2016

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