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Style development of czech perfume bottle from the second half of the 19th till the beginning of the 20th century
 Lisnyak, Vlada ; Mergl, Jan (advisor) ; Brožková, Helena (referee)
English abstract The fundamental goal of this thesis includes a closer look at the glass-making industry of flaconware in Bohemia during the 19th century and the early 20th century. The first chapter provides a brief introduction to the history of flacons as containers for fragrances and their use in different countries. Perfume bottles have been in use since ancient times for the preservation of fragrances. The chapter describes the emergence of the first flacons and different techniques for their production. The second chapter provides insight into the centers of production of scent bottles in Bohemia. There were several production centers, where the perfume bottles were manufactured. Glass factories varied in methods of production, ornamentation techniques and stylistic orientation. The chapter introduces the most significant glass factories, where the flaconware was developed. The third chapter is dedicated to the situation in the Czech flaconware in the first half of the 19th century. The political situation in Europe influenced the appearance of Czech flacons. Classicism and, subsequently, the Empire style from France were adopted. Since the 30s the style tendencies of flaconware had turned to the use of elements of Biedermeier. In Bohemia during this period can be observed experiments with techniques...
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