The Perfection of Matter

Duration: 0:17:00

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Nuffield Foundation Unit

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Traces the history of alchemy from its early association with religion, secret societies, and condemnation by the Church, to the modern chemistry of today. Describes the work of alchemists as they tried to transform base metals and explains the significance of the rituals which accompanied the experiments. Visits the city of Fez, Morocco, to show modern alchemists at work.

Complete Record: , Traces the history of alchemy from its early association with religion, secret societies, and condemnation by the Church, to the modern chemistry of today. Describes the work of alchemists as they tried to transform base metals and explains the significance of the rituals which accompanied the experiments. Visits the city of Fez, Morocco, to show modern alchemists at work.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.