Alchemical theories are a central component of much of the thought, literature and visual arts of the middle ages and Renaissance. Chaucer, Donne, Ben Jonson and Shakespeare are all known to have been heavily steeped in the subject, but the influence of alchemical writings and images permeated much further, and still exerts a fascination today. This illustrated study is a scholarly and accessible introduction to the history, technical aspects, and concepts of Western European alchemy, as well as to the iconography of ...
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Alchemical theories are a central component of much of the thought, literature and visual arts of the middle ages and Renaissance. Chaucer, Donne, Ben Jonson and Shakespeare are all known to have been heavily steeped in the subject, but the influence of alchemical writings and images permeated much further, and still exerts a fascination today. This illustrated study is a scholarly and accessible introduction to the history, technical aspects, and concepts of Western European alchemy, as well as to the iconography of alchemical works, from antiquity to the beginning of the rise of chemistry in the 17th century. The work includes an illustrated glossary of alchemical terms and biographies of the major alchemists. It is intended for students of medieval and Renaissance art, literature and history; art historians; and anyone with a general interest in the history and principles of alchemy or medieval culture.
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Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
1994
Alibris ID:
17797800552
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Good. Softcover. 128pp. Illustrated in color and black and white. The first couple of pages have one inch tears at top. This is repeated to a few pages at the rear of the book. This does not affect the print or the images.
Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
c1994
Alibris ID:
17808123149
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Near Fine. Illustrated in color and black-and-white. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation in a heavy cardboard box. Previous owner's signature on the front inside cover. Near fine condition. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984.; Color and black-and-white illustrations; Large 8vo.; 128 pages.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Jacket is lightly rubbed. Bottom edge of spine is lightly bumped, but cover is in otherwise good condition. Spine is cracked, but binding is secure. Edges of text block are lightly yellowed. Previous owner's book plate on inside front cover. Inside is clean, bright, and unmarked.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x0; Clean In Very Good Condition, With No Gift Inscription Or Remainder Remark. Paperback. 128 Pages With The Index. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
