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Art Development of the Production of the Harrach Glassworks in Nový Svět 1850-1940
Mergl, Jan ; Kybalová, Jana (advisor) ; Schöttner, Jan (referee) ; Vondráček, Radim (referee)
DISERTAČNÍ PRÁCE Univerzita Karlova v Praze Filozofická fakulta Ústav pro dějiny umění Studijní program Dějiny výtvarného umění Jan Mergl Výtvarný vývoj produkce Harrachovské sklárny v Novém Světě 1850-1940 Art Development of the Production of the Harrach Glassworks in Nový Svět 1850-1940 Abstract Vedoucí práce: Doc. PhDr. Jana Kybalová, CSc. 2014 ABSTRACT Highly regarded throughout the world, Bohemian glass is also acknowledged as a cultural phenomenon in its own right and the Harrach glassworks in Nový Svět in Krkonoše indisputably ranks among the most accomplished companies that have had a determining influence on the world renown of Czech glassmaking. First documented in the early 18th century, the glassworks has been in existence for three hundred years. However, its prominent status among Bohemian producers of glass is not only due to its long history. What makes it noteworthy is its traditionally outstanding craftsmanship and technological facilities, and mainly its foresighted efforts to employ and further enhance diverse techniques in working with crystal and coloured glass. Thus, the factory was able to readily respond to the changes in the styles of glass as these developed from the 18th to the 20th centuries. This work is the outcome of long-term, focused research of archival sources, especially...
Personality of Dominik Biemann and Contemporary Czech Glass Engravers
BUCEK, Jakub
The central theme of this thesis is glass engraving and notable people of the field. Dominik Biemann is according to my opinion a key if not a founding figure of glass engraving. Subsequent glass engravers managed to identify and update his contribution to modern arts. On a few selected works we briefly characterize the formation of three major contemporary engravers (Arno Čančík, Jaroslava Votrubová and Jiří Harcuba). More space is given to Jiří Harcuba and his art legacy, teaching and popularization work. A brief history of the developing Czech tradition of engraved glass in the twentieth century, with an overlap into the 21st century, is discussed. Future engravers are highly affected by their training; therefore we have mentioned several Czech colleges specialized in training of glass engravers. The practical part is realized by a set of portraits and engravings that are inspired by the theoretical part of this thesis.

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