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"Sans retour". Russian Émigré Artists in Interwar Prague
Hauser, Jakub ; Winter, Tomáš (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee) ; Rakušanová, Marie (referee)
In the interwar period, Prague became one of the important centers of immigration from the former Russian empire, mostly thanks to the receptive stance of the fledgling republic and its political representation. This dissertation, dedicated to the visual art scene of "Russian Prague", does not confine itself to only consider artists who found themselves in exile in Czechoslovakia. Rather, it focuses on the position of Prague within the larger network of contacts of the Russian diaspora as such, and surveys relations of the local exile community with other émigré centers, especially Paris. By engaging perspectives of institutional frameworks, acquisition practices and strategies, as well as their political motivations, this study takes the Russian art collection of the Karásek Gallery, state purchases of Russian art, the Archive and Collection of Slavonic Art at the Slavonic Institute, the Scythian group and the permanent art exhibition of the Russian Cultural-Historical Museum as symptomatic examples that reveal the shifting boundaries of the notion of "Russian art outside Russia." It also brings the artistic production of the interwar period into conversation with that of the art traditions of pre-revolutionary Russia. All the described phenomena are characterized by rich international contacts and a...
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Influences of Byzantine and Islamic Art on the Mural Decoration in Chosen Sicilian Buildings in the 12th Century
Hošková, Mlada ; Royt, Jan (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with four chosen sacred sights built during the 12th centu- ry in Sicily, focusing on their interior design. The Cathedral of Cefalù, the Palatine Chapel, the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio in Palermo and the Cathedral in Monreale display a combination of Byzantine art and Islamic art. First chapters of this thesis are dedicated to such cultural traditions. Following chapters present the specific sights with an emphasis on mosaics and unique expressions of Islamic panting. Having the goal of distinguishing the work of Byzantine works on mosaics from that of Sicilian works, a deeper knowledge of each mosaic set is conducted in this paper with the help of analysis and comparison. As such, an image of the character of the distinctive art of early Kingdom of Sicily is created. Keywords Byznatine art - Islamic art - mosaic - Palermo - Roger II. - Sicily - William I. - William II.
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Concept of Russian literature in N. J. Osipov's work
Bažantová, Natalia ; Nykl, Hanuš (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
This bachelor thesis is devoted to one of the representatives of the scientific emigration from the former Russian Empire, to the psychiatrist Nikolay Jevgrafovich Osipov. The thesis focuses on his life, his activities in Czechoslovakia, and mainly on the concept of Russian literature in his work. In a bigger detail, the thesis deals with Osipov's study of the fear phenomenon in works of Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. It also focuses on Osipov's psychoanalysis of Dostoevsky and his works. Last but not least it deals with Osipov's analysis of onomastics (the study of the etymology and use of proper names) of the literary characters.
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General manager at Škoda works in Pilsen Vilém Hromádko and his business relations with Soviet Union
Jelínková, Veronika ; Nykl, Hanuš (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
The thesis is focused on Vilem Hromadko, an engineer who had a signifiant influence on industrial production in former Czechoslovakia, but also in Poland and USSR. During his life, Vilem Hromadko met J. V. Stalin in person, he was imprisoned several times and joined the antifascist resistence. The main focus of the thesis is on his activities associated with an improvement of arms production in USSR between 1937 and 1941. Hromadko`s business co- operation with USSR and general contribution to the global industry were analyzed based on archive information and historical documents. Activities of Vilem Hromadko are proven by photographic attachments enclosed to the thesis. Key words: Vilem Hromadko, arms industry, Škoda works, economic relations between Czechoslovakia and Soviet union, SSSR
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Czechoslovak and Soviet Art in the 1930s: contacts, influences, interactions
Hausenblasová, Anna ; Tumis, Stanislav (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
The thesis focuses on the contacts between Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union, specifically in the area of the 1930s fine arts. This topic has been mapped from 1930 to 1938 (before the Munich Agreement). The first part of the text deals with the historical-political background of that period and cultural relations between the two countries with emphasis on fine arts. Specific manifestations of these relations can be found in the next part of the thesis, using analysis and comparison of the Czechoslovak printed periodicals and archival documents, especially political news and correspondence. This thesis focuses mainly on realized art exhibitions and their reflections. All of this has been set into the historical and political context, thus achieving a comprehensive description of the topic. Key words Czechoslovakia, Graphic Arts, Caricature, Catalogue, Contacts, Printed Periodical, Political News, the Soviet Union, 1930s, Fine Arts, Art Exhibition.
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Virgin Mary, Mother of Got, death, iconography
Růzhová, Barbora ; Jančárková, Julie (advisor) ; Hlaváčková, Jana Hana (referee)
This thesis deals with the theme of the iconography of the Death of Virgin Mary, or, in other words, the death of the Mother of God, in the period from the 9th to 14th century in Eastern as well as Western art. By Western art we mean the organization of Europe beginning in the 9th century. By the term Eastern art we mean the countries of the so-called the Byzantine ecumenical council. The first part of the thesis deals with the apocryphal writings of the Death of Virgin Mary, which were an important iconographic source in the west as well as the east. This part of the thesis also focuses on the basic iconography which can be found in the iconographic dictionaries. The second part deals with the oldest depictions of the theme. In Eastern art this theme can be first encountered in the fragments-preserve painting in Athens from the years 975-980 or in a fresco painting in the rock church in Toqali-Kilissé in Cappadocia, which was founded in the 9th century or in the 2nd half of the 10th century. In Western art Aethelwold Benediktional, dating 975-980, is one of the oldest miniature depicting this theme. Furthermore, the thesis also focuses on other depictions of the theme up to the 14th century. Here, the thesis aims to compare these iconographies and further focuses on their development. The...
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Sergei Gessen's Philosophy of Pedagogy
Slobodová, Dana ; Nykl, Hanuš (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
The paper focuses on the personality of Sergei Iosifovich Gessen, Russian philosopher and emigrant, who lived and worked in Czechoslovakia during the inter-war period. The main aim is to present Gessen's philosophy of pedagogy, mostly by means of his works, that were written and published during his stay in our country. This includes his articles for journal Russian school abroad, of which he was also an editor, his shorter studies but most importantly his monography Philosophical principles of pedagogy, which was partly rewritten by the author for the purpose of its Czech edition. Based on his works, we will try to formulate the topics and the principles, which Gessen emphasizes in his texts and which should be valid in his ideal pedagogical system. We will also consider, if the pedagogical topics he was analyzing are still up to date in contemporary circumstances. Keywords: Sergei Gessen, Sergius Hessen, Russian emigration, Russian philosophy, pedagogy
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Scientific Work of A. V. Florovsky in Prague
Dopitová, Nikola ; Nykl, Hanuš (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to present the academic findings of a Russian historian - emigrant Antonij Vasiljevic Florovsky who lived and worked in Prague in the second half of his life. The focus is the analysis of his writings, especially the topic of Czech- Russian relations. The first chapter introduces his life before emigrating, followed by his time in Czechoslovakia. The second chapter focuses on the writings of this eminent historian, with the introduction of his work followed by three analyses of selected pieces concerning Czech- Russian relations. Keywords: Russian emigration, Russian historians, history of science, A. V. Florovsky, Czech-Russian relations
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Visual Arts as a Mean of Power in the Soviet Union - Forming a New Hero of the Soviet Society in the 1930s
Hausenblasová, Anna ; Tumis, Stanislav (advisor) ; Jančárková, Julie (referee)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on the 1930s' visual arts in the Soviet Union. In several chapters, it describes developmental tendencies of visual arts that were made to serve the governmental propaganda of that time. The forming of Socialistic Realism is being mapped here starting with its first signs in the 1920s, all the way to its triumph in the 1930s, when it was proclaimed as the only USSR's official artistic movement. This development is supported by an extensive pictorial appendix that is part of this thesis, together with a thematic analysis of this time period's selected artwork. A new hero of the Soviet society is constructed here based on the analysis and in the context of this time period's tendencies and the requirements of its political powers. Key words USSR, Socialist Realism, Visual Arts, Ideology, Interpretation, Society, Hero, Power, Painting
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