Nov 18, 2016 · In the 1738 edition of Physica subterranea, written by German alchemist Johann Becher, there is a particularly intriguing illustration. Titled The Body as an Alchemical …

Oct 14, 2016 · Since ancient times, it has stood at the crossroads of chemistry, faith, and art. Alchemists throughout the ages sought to harness the power of nature through scientific …

Alchemy has had a long-standing relationship with art, seen both in alchemical texts and in mainstream entertainment. Literary alchemy appears throughout the history of English …

Inventions born from alchemical laboratories include metal alloys for sculpture and ornament, oil paints, effects in glassmaking, and even the chemical baths of photography. The mysterious …

Aug 2, 2016 · The varied tradition of alchemy has given birth to a whole host of strange and wondrous imagery over the centuries. Here we pick out some favourites.

Oct 11, 2016 · What is alchemy? Long shrouded in secrecy, alchemy is now recognized as the ancestor of modern chemistry. Alchemists were notorious for attempting to make synthetic …

Alchemy art has a long history. From medieval prints to contemporary art, alchemy art expresses artists’ dreams, desires but also political stances.

The tone of European alchemical art from across the centuries can range from representational to humanizing, often using caricature, subtle satire, and theatrical gestures and poses. This …

Feb 24, 2020 · The "noble art," as alchemy was known at its height in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, was widely patronized and practiced in many European courts, …

May 21, 2015 · Although lead-to-gold alchemy may have (mostly) died out, speculative alchemy has influenced contemporary artists, writers, dramaturges and filmmakers ever …