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Depiction of Slovakia in Czech artistic milieu until 1918
Ernestová, Simona ; Rakušanová, Marie (advisor) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis examines the image of Slovakia in the Czech artistic milieu from the mid-19th century to 1918, the year Czechoslovakia was established. It focuses on how Slovakia and Slovaks were depicted in the works of Czech artists such as Josef Mánes, F. B. Zvěřina, Mikoláš Aleš, Jaroslav Augusta, Emil Pacovský and Miloš Jiránek. It presents Slovak mountaineers, robbers and tinker craftsmen as symbolic of Slovaks. This image was created against the background of the building of Czech national identity, at a time when Hungarian Slovakia was part of Hungaria and the Czech lands were part of Austria. With the help of the Slavic, Detvian and Czechoslovak myths, which some Czech artists reflected and subsequently developed, the image of a weaker, friendly Slavic nation fighting against strong Hungarian oppression was created. Two non-art exhibitions that had their share in the perception of Slovakia by Czech artists - the Jubilee Exhibition and the Ethnographic Exhibition - are also set in the context of the Czech artistic milieu. The study also highlights the different interpretations at the time of the creation of the artworks, after the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic and after the communist takeover in the 1950s.
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Vojtěch Hynais after his Return from Paris.
Kikoťová, Karolína ; Šámal, Petr (advisor) ; Dlábková, Markéta (referee)
This Bachelor's thesis commences by outlining the life of Vojtěch Hynais prior to his departure to Prague, delving into his mentors, the influences shaping the artist, and the pivotal works he produced during this period. The thesis then proceeds chronologically to the artist's arrival in Prague, addressing his integration into the Czech artistic scene, highlighted by the presentation of his painting The Judgment of Paris. One of the primary objectives of the thesis is to trace Hynais's activities as an architectural decorator and graphic designer, thereby emphasizing works of such nature. The thesis also considers significant portrait works and delineates the late phase of Hynais's oeuvre, which correlates with the dichotomy between progressiveness and conservatism, particularly within the context of academicism. In this context, the thesis also examines Hynais's pedagogical endeavors at the Prague Academy, revealing, among other aspects, the influence he exerted as a professor, not solely limited to the younger generation. The concluding section of the Bachelor's thesis aims to address the question of progressiveness versus conservatism in the body of work by Vojtěch Hynais.
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Czech Amazons: The Maiden's War in art of the 19th century.
Vlčková, Kateřina ; Prahl, Roman (advisor) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on artistic works derived from the Czech national legend "The Maidens' War" and related themes such as Amazons and female warriors within the artistic period of the 19th century. The thesis includes an analysis of the most significant contemporary and historical literary sources that inspired the authors of these artistic works. Furthermore, the thesis provides a catalog listing of works depicting the theme of the Maidens' War, with descriptions and analyses of specific examples of paintings or sculptures. The thesis will explore parallels with the ancient Amazons and their literary interpretations, which serve as prototypes for the story from Czech mythology. The thesis also addresses the position and perception of women in the contemporary Czech society of the 19th century, reflecting on the figure of the female warrior and the female muse in society and culture of the 19th century. The goal of the thesis is to present the repertoire of Czech art from the 19th century focusing on the theme of the Maidens' War and, based on cultural and social aspects, evaluate the popularity of depicting this theme and the interrelationships between the depicted works and other artistic forms such as literature, theater, and music. KEYWORDS 19th century art, TheMaidens'war, Amazons,...
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The Battle of Abukir by Antoine-Jean Gros and her "second life".
Lembaková, Valerie ; Prahl, Roman (advisor) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
Chromolithographic reproduction experienced a significant boom during the 19th century, both domestically and internationally. It gained considerable popularity, particularly in the realms of advertising and posters, thanks to its technique. Color lithography, specifically the four-color process, was frequently used, especially for reproducing oil paintings, representing a high technique of chromolithography. An example of this is a specific chromolithograph, printed on canvas, depicting "The Battle of Aboukir" by Antoine-Jean Gros from a private collection. The primary source for understanding successful contemporaries of Gros and the influence of their master, Jacques-Louis David, is Thomas Crown's publication "Emulation: Making Artists For Revolutionary France." A detailed report by Ann Friedman provides information on the origin and creation of the original artwork, based on which the reproduction was made. Discussions on various assumptions regarding the nature of the chromolithograph draw from consultations and perspectives of various art historians. Important sources include a restoration report and specialized articles focusing on color lithography in France, including specialized trade and reproductions of chromolithography. Based on these references, I will attempt to analyze the...
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The Sculptural Work of Stino Paukert
Paukertová, Martina ; Rakušanová, Marie (advisor) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
The concern of this bachelor theses is about sculptor and medallist Stino Paukert (*1879 †1960), pupil of Stanislav Sucharda (*1866 †1916). The main aim of this thesis is a listing of his works and an attempt to contextualize it. It chronologically through his life events map his work. The first part is devoted to the beggining of his life and study, the next one is about his stay in Rome and the last one is about his work after the first world war and return to the Czechoslovak Republic. As a supplement is the listing of his work.
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Life and artwork of Jaromír Stretti-Zamponi (1882-1959)
Výborná, Kateřina ; Prahl, Roman (advisor) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
Life and artwork of Jaromír Stretti-Zamponi (1882-1959) The bachelor's thesis deals with the life and artwork of Jaromír Stretti-Zamponi, a painter and a remarkable graphic artist of the first half of the 20th century who was born in a prominent Prague family that originally came to the Czech Lands from Italy. Athough as an artist he was self-taught, in his graphic works depicting views of Prague or Italian and Paris motifs, he achieved a very high artistic standard. He was a founding member of the Association of Czech Graphic Artists Hollar and a member of the Art Society Manes for a number of years. He is less noted as an expert advisor responsible for furnishing the Czernin Palace and the Prague Castle rooms he was in charge of from 1920s till 1940s. The aim of the thesis, apart from pointing out essential biographical milestones and sources of inspiration, is to cover his artwork in a broader context of the Czech modern graphic arts in the 20th century. The index of artist's graphic oeuvre is an integral part of the thesis. Key words Jaromír Stretti-Zamponi, graphic arts, aquatint, veduta, Association of Czech Graphic Artists Hollar
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Monastery of Doksany in late Middle Ages (ca1420-1526)
Šámal, Petr ; Pátková, Hana (advisor) ; Kubín, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis is concerned with the analysis of sources regarding the history of the monastery of Doksany in the years 1420-1526. Its author collects the charters of this period, preserved in the original or as a copy. He also tries to map the editions, in which these materials have been published in later times. Based on available literature, he then strives to express the main aspects of the gradual renewal of the monastery life after the Hussite devastation. He splits the topic into a few areas: he addresses the administration of the monastery, its chief representatives, its contacts with similar institutions; subsequently, he turns his attention to the aspect of the Post-Hussite existence of Doksany, which is most thoroughly documented by the charters - to its economic situation and its development. In the final part of the thesis, he performs the diplomatic analysis. He divides the charters according to their originators into groups of charters issued by the monastery, by the king, by noble people, by cities, by citizens, by subjects and by clerics.
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Chapters of the creative literary culture
Šámal, Petr ; Holý, Jiří (advisor) ; Bílek, Petr (referee) ; Bauer, Michal (referee)
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The sculptor Ludvik Simek (1837 - 1886)
Bradáčová, Barbora ; Prahl, Roman (advisor) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of a 19th-century sculptor Ludvik Simek who lived between 1837 and 1886. This thesis, which is supported by historical sources and specialized literature, does not only map his artwork but also pays attention to his important life stages. The first part of this thesis is dealing with Simek's student years and artwork. Both were affected by his teacher, Emanuel Max. The second period of Simek's art is described in the second part of this bachelor thesis. The second Šimek's art period began by his departure to Rome, where he met Vaclav Levy, who helped him with the creation of Josef Jungmann monument in Prague. The final part of this thesis is dedicated to Simek's late work and impact of his late work on young Josef Vaclav Myslbek.
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Czech Neo-baroque Sculpture
Bezoušková, Martina ; Wittlich, Petr (advisor) ; Prahl, Roman (referee) ; Šámal, Petr (referee)
One of the main goals of this thesis is to better understand Czech Neo-Baroque tendencies and their placement within the context of Czech sculpture in general. To be able to better understand the role of Neo-Baroque in this artistic branch it is important to first cover the process of Baroque's revival in Czech lands which triggered creative approach to Baroque motifs and the birth of Neo-Baroque at the end of the 19th century. This is covered in the first part of the thesis. The opening chapter mentions different perceptions of the term Neo-Baroque and how its understanding evolved from the 19th century until present. Chapter that follows elaborates on the topic of Neo-Baroque being one of the historicizing styles and discusses the cultural and ideological circumstances which led to its widespread use. The topic that strongly resonates here is the Prague urban sanitation which turned most of the sculptors into modelers who would transform Neo-Baroque facades of new buildings into complex decorative schemes. The topic in question also covers periodical swatches of Celda Klouček and Friedrich Ohmann, a very valuable ideological impulse which significantly contributed to raising awareness of the Baroque beauties of Czech provenience as an inspirational source for decorative sculpture and plaster...
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