It was no coincidence that science, stemming from human curiosity, began to develop rapidly in Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. At the heart of this development lay alchemy, symbolized by the endeavor to transform metal into gold. Alchemists, supported by some monarchs and rulers experiencing great economic crises, unwittingly became the pioneers of scientific thought and initiated the Renaissance period on the continent, especially in Italy.

Written by Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Öndin, "Renaissance and Alchemy" describes how the mysteries that stirred human curiosity were reflected in science and then art, and how they initiated a period of significant importance in the history of civilization and thought. The book, written in a meticulous and understandable language, touches upon many "logical" and "illogical" subjects that permeated the Renaissance in every aspect, from philosophy to magic, mathematics to chemistry. Prof. Dr. Öndin provides information about texts, individuals, and events that stood out in every field and left their mark on the Renaissance in scientific, artistic, and occult terms.

"Renaissance and Alchemy" offers a different and dynamic perspective for readers researching the Renaissance, where the seeds of today's power balances were sown. The text, supported by hundreds of visuals, not only enables the reader to visualize the works done in those centuries but also encourages a broader perspective when evaluating alchemy with the information it contains.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)