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The Cross in Changing of Times and its Significance in Ancient Society
Roule, Radek ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (advisor) ; Weis, Martin (referee) ; Royt, Jan (referee)
The Cross in Changing of Times and its Significance in Ancient Society The cross is the most widespread symbol appearing worldwide right from the prehistoric times. Though being formed of a very simple shape of two intersecting lines the significance is far reaching. This dissertation looks at the cross both as a sign pointing beyond itself and concentrates on the diversity of its visual appearance. It tries to trace back the possible factors preceding Antiquity influencing the formation of the actual shape in that particular period of history. Although for most part the cross is understood in its connection with the Crucifixion of Christ its history is far more complex beginning in pre-Christian era. The biblical texts present more or less mere allusions of the cross itself. Seen typologically the cross may be understood as the element connecting both Old and New Testament creating a sort of a bridge between them. The careful analysis of the Early Christian documents brings several terms used for the same reality. The most significant are - σταυρός with the Latin equivalent crux and ξύλου (wood) with the Latin equivalent lignum. Later on these give a way to a more general term of σημεῖον (sign) and finally to a symbolic expression "σύμβολον σωτηρίας" (sign-symbol of salvation). The early Christian writers...
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Human ecosystem
Lapšanská, Gabriela ; Vitková, Lubica (referee) ; Mléčka, Jan (advisor)
The diploma thesis focuses on the conversion of a railway brownfield. Abandoned and contaminated areas are currently becoming valuable resources for ecological sustainability and contribute to improving the quality of life in the city. The aim of the work is to find alternatives while respecting the existing construction with minor architectural interventions. Connecting the area with the urban structure, meaningful functional fulfillment, and year-round programming ensure the pulsation of a ‚living center‘ in the emerging landscape forest park.
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Timothy Keller - life and work
JELÍNKOVÁ, Debora
This bachelor thesis deals with the life and work of Timothy Keller (1950-2023), an American pastor, preacher, and author of several bestsellers. The thesis focuses on his period of study and the influences that shaped his faith. It then discusses his theological convictions. Following that is a description of his professional career, which lasted until 2017 when Keller retired from service. The final chapter examines his work "The Prodigal God." It first analyzes it and then explores selected themes. The thesis concludes with a connection between Keller's life and his work.
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A good death
Malo, Klára ; Filipová, Markéta (referee) ; Raimund, Karolina (advisor)
In my thesis I am working on the motifs I have been working on for the last three years, namely the motifs of contemporary funeral rites of passage against the background of historical ones. I note how we consciously and unconsciously displace these rituals from our lives and wonder why this is so and whether anything could be done about it. The Good Death is a hand-embroidered tapestry that illustrates with a slight exaggeration some of the contemporary phenomena of people's relationship to death, and confronts the audience with their own attitudes towards it.
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NEW ON THE „OLD“ – Brno, Bratislavská - Stará Corner
Kůs, Martin ; Gale, Roman (referee) ; Mléčka, Jan (advisor)
The main issue of the place is a future. The design close corner of Bratislavska street and Old street, where historically always been the building. Closing the street line and the completion of the streets. The object smoothly recede in the street in Bratislava backwards. It creates a small, but very important public area. Fee of the real street is very essential for the further development of the area. The design responds to the local environment. Most of the courtyards is dysfunctional in terms of human and aesthetic. The design creates a separate world - paradise - inside the block.
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Not So Close That Breck
Smrekovský, Adam ; Jančík, Alexandr (referee) ; Šrámek, Jan (advisor)
How to stop working, and start catching dogs, and live alone on a hill and walk down only when you need to catch a dog. But it also stops entertaining you and you start thinking about village life. And so you run away from the end of the world to the village.
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Trees Have the Power
Mikušková, Nina ; Fajnor, Richard (referee) ; Kovářová, Marta (advisor)
The project "Trees Have The Power" is being developed since 2013 and revolves around the strength of interpersonal connections experienced throughout our lives. It points out the reality, that we all create our own micro-cosmos around us, shaped and expanded by every new person we meet. First phase of the project involved exhibition of a tree within a gallery, which served as a metaphor of an ever expanding organism. For the second phase an online social platform was developed, to map out and connect my personal contacts. The third outcome offers space to present the "tree". By involving people from my own personal tree of connections, we are creating lectures, interactive events, concerts, film screenings, and discussions focused on multiple aspects of life. The aim is both to test the skills and initiative of a specific community as a driving force in sharing and accumulating knowledge and experience; and at the same time to demonstrate the magnitude of impact of such activity. This unorthodox framework of encounter offers opportunity to generate new perspectives within the community, and enrich the audience.
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Revitalization of Film studios in Zlín
Kolbábková, Martina ; Kopáčik,, Gabriel (referee) ; Sátora, Josef (advisor)
The thesis is focused on the revitalization of the Zlín film studios, with maximum respect for the principles of the investor, using the area in the long term. Idea thesis consists in consolidating the roots of film history, familiarity with film themes and issues for every generation. It also ensures that the area live 24 hours a day. For this reason, in the area of proposed areas not only public facilities, manufacturing, sport but also areas for housing. Campus should become a place where everyone would like to return, whether for entertainment, recreation, leisure and entertainment
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