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Sculpture from 1966-1989 in the Public Space of Prague. Contemporary Reception and Methods of Treatment
Krausová, Sára ; Bendová, Eva (advisor) ; Czumalo, Vladimír (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of sculpture from 1966-1989 in Prague's public space. Through specific examples of works, the most significant paradigms of deterioration of art in public space are presented, which depend on contemporary reception and treatment. The period in question is defined by the validity of the decree on the application of artistic design in investment construction. The government resolution defined the principles for securing funding of one to four percent for the artistic design of buildings, public spaces and urban concepts. Thanks to state support for art, a large number of realisations were created in Czechoslovakia, which were often left to decay and destruction after the fall of the regime. The introductory chapter describes the cultural and historical circumstances of the creation of these works of art in public spaces in Prague. The main part of the thesis deals with a detailed analysis of specific sculptural realizations with emphasis on their current condition. These works are categorized subsequently: removal, replacement, absent care and preservation of the work of art. Particular attention is paid to civic and institutional support for the arts in the public space and efforts to reintroduce a percentage for the arts. Keywords art in public space,...
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It ain't ture, that we are few. V + W 1932 - 1948
Main, Alexandra Valerie ; Čechura, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Czumalo, Vladimír (referee)
It ain't true, that we are few V+W 1932 - 1948 Annotation The aim of the bachelor thesis is to map the career of Jiri Voskovec and Jan Werich (V+W) and consequently their Osvobozene divadlo (Liberated Theater), especially the influence on the cultural and political scene in Czechoslovakia. Among other things, the thesis focuses on the influences and philosophical concept that formed their opinions on Czechoslovakian and European politics and culture. The author follows the work of V + W starting from their play Caesar which was their first anti fascist play thru World War II, when their sketches helped their audience maintain hope and a sense of humor (the voice of America). The thesis will end with the communist coup in 1948. The author focuses on the role of V+W in influencing and forming the consciousness of the nation, their work concentrating mainly on the defense of humanity and general moral principles. With their devoted efforts to use humor to defend people against those who spread fear and harmful and populistic propaganda. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to show through the optic of the work of V + W the history of our country and above all to prove that humor is one of the most effective weapons against fear, hopelessness and "bad mood".
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Neogothic in sacral architecture of Prague
Marešová, Marie ; Czumalo, Vladimír (advisor) ; Pech, Milan (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with neogothic prague sacral architecture and its based on two churches of new prague towns. First part is devoted to evolution of Prague in 19th century and to the position of the Catholic Church as builder in this period and second part summerizes a the concept of Gothic architecture in art history and also problems of historicism in architecture. The crux of the matter this thesis create analysis of three churches in context of three newest prague towns. It's church of St. Ludmila in Royal Vinohrady and church of St. Antonín Paduan in Holešovice-Bubny. The final chapter is going to summerize basic attribute of neogothic in prague sacral architecture, which were deduced from the comparison of these churches.
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Modern architecture in Slaný
Pučerová, Marie ; Czumalo, Vladimír (advisor) ; Bendová, Eva (referee)
The author of diploma thesis will compile an art-historical monography of an architecture of the first half of the 20th century in town called Slaný. Firstly, she briefly outlines the urban and architectural development of the town from its beginnings to the end of the 18th century and more specifically in the 19th century. This part of the thesis should result in defining the overall architectural characteristics of the town and identifying those that could positively and negatively determine the entry of modern architecture into the historical environment. The core part of the thesis will be devoted to the analysis and interpretation of selected buildings from the period between 1900 and 1950. The author will observe by which contents and ambitions was the city connected with modern architecture and what forms the battle between tradition and modernity resulted in. As well, she will attempt to find such architectural aspects between smaller town and center, that could be generalized for the entire Czech environment during the stated period. Through the reconstruction of the interwar construction activity of local architects and builders on the one hand and developers on the other hand the author will show the development of local building culture, and if the historical sources allow it, she will...
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Water towers in the first half of the 20th century in the territory of the Czech Republic: Architecture, urbanism, conversion
Varvařovská, Viktorie ; Czumalo, Vladimír (advisor) ; Bendová, Eva (referee)
The study about water towers explains their development in the territory of the Czech Republic. More specifically it deals with water towers of the first half of the 20th century, which are studied from perspective of architecture, historic preservation, and urbanism. They are considered in broader context and finally proven to have a rightful place in the history of Czech modern architecture. Special attention is paid to the integration of water towers into contemporary towns. It is presented on real examples of conversion, while it bears in mind the issues of historic preservation and industrial heritage. Key Words water towers, industrial heritage, architecture of the 20th century, urbanism, conversion
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Early works of Martin Rajniš 1968 - 1986 in the context of the Liberec Association of Engineers and Architects (SIAL)
Staňková, Tereza ; Bendová, Eva (advisor) ; Czumalo, Vladimír (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on the early works of Martin Rajniš, closely connected with his work in the SIAL Kindergarten. The first chapter is devoted to the establishment and the education at the SIAL Kindergarten within the Liberec Association of Engineers and Architects, as well as the leading representatives of both groups. The second chapter of the thesis presents the work of M. Rajniš during his postgraduate years in the SIAL Kindergarten at the turn of the sixties and seventies. The third chapter is devoted to Rajniš's cooperation with the Liberec Stavoprojekt. His first big project is the design of the Prior 02 Shopping Centre, later called Máj Department Store. It is located at Národní třída in Prague. M. Rajniš collaborated on this project with John Eisler and Miroslav Masák, the founders of the Liberec Association of Engineers and Architects. Rajniš's collaboration with the architect Michal Brix, who himself went through the SIAL Kindergarten, is also crucial for this time. The fourth chapter is connected with the year of 1986, when M. Rajniš, in collaboration with M. Brix and Studio Shape, managed to design the exhibition Expo 86 in Montreal, Canada. Expo 86 had a major impact on the founding of Rajniš's first DA Studio in the same year. The aim of the work is to find the contexts...
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Josef Čapek - art critic
Bytelová, Adéla ; Pech, Milan (advisor) ; Czumalo, Vladimír (referee)
The main goal of the diploma thesis Josef Čapek - Art Critic is to present the critical activity of Josef Čapek between years 1905 and 1939. The thesis seeks to address the changing nature of Čapek's art-critical activity depending on the artistic and cultural climate of that time. In addition to the critics themselves, attention is focused on Čapek's theoretical articles, in which he formulated general theoretical opinions, which were then reflected in his art criticism. Strongly emphasized is also the role that Josef Čapek played as an art critic in different time periods.
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