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Life and work of Bohumil Schweigstill
Vodehnalová, Petra ; Hnilica, Jiří (advisor) ; Brožová, Věra (referee)
My thesis follows up life and work of Bohumil Schweigstill, teacher and puppeteer living in First Republic of Czechoslovakia. First chapter is about social situation in Příbram, about his childhood and studies in this famous mining area. Then it focuses on the beginning of his career as a teacher at Klatovsko and subsequent move to Prague, where until the end of the 30s of the 20th century has taught at several schools. Thesis then makes a closer look at his puppeteering work in Prague theater in Vladislavova street and theatre in the garden of Kinský, monitors normal operation of both theatres, structure of performances, ensemble and repertoire. Stand-alone chapter is devoted to Schweigstill's dramas and its benefit for forms of puppet - Punch, because he was one of the first to come up with a brand new concept. The final chapter then examines his tenure at the magazine Little Reader and Heart, as well as end of his life, where despite leaving both of its own puppet theaters, he didin't hesitate to help other amateur and professional theatre groups, and finally the overall contribution that Schweigstill's playwright and theatrical activity had. Key words Bohumil Schweigstill, puppet theater, marionette, puppetry, Punch, the Kinsky Garden Theatre, the Theater at Vladislavova Street, the Society for...
The figure of Alois Petrus and the artistic woodcarving in Třebíč district during the period of the First (Czechoslovak) Republic
Vávrová, Sára ; Šouša, Jiří (advisor) ; Čuhelová, Blanka (referee)
(in English): This thesis, The Figure of Alois Petrus and Artistic Woodcarving in Třebíč District During the Period of the First (Czechoslovak) Republic, discusses woodcarving, its definition in relationship to other wood-processing activities and its influence on the production of furniture and puppets. The thesis maps the evolution of woodcarving and focuses on variable trends which were used especially during the First Czechoslovak Republic. It also briefly summarizes the development of Třebíč district and its influence on the evolution of woodcarving in the area. This work focuses especially on Alois Petrus. It tracks his life, professional career and also his interests and hobbies. The thesis assesses the importance of his activities and discusses the extent to which he was influenced by living in Třebíč and other tows. It also studies his work, its importance in his era and also the reflection of his work in present time.
Marionettes and an original theatre play
KOLÁŘOVÁ, Ivana
This practical-theoretical thesis consists of two wire-controlled marionettes. The puppets are made of fired clay and other materials. The marionettes come with an original theatre play, which is also a part of the thesis. The form of the marionettes is inspired by the puppets of Czech folk puppeteers and marionettes from Munich. The accompanying theoretical part focuses on the history of puppetry, types of puppets and their use in art schools. The work also informs about the lives of our foremost puppeteers.
Pre-School Children Competencies Development by means of Marionettes
VELÍŠKOVÁ, Andrea
In its theoretical part the presented graduation thesis acquaints with general characteristics of communication. It leads to understanding of development of childern talking and it is focused on communication abilities. It terms possible problems of speech as well as whole communication. And it draws attention to specifics of the marionette theater and possibilities of its aplication in kindergartens. In the practical part the thesis deals with the research of children communication competency in the routine of kindergartens. The appendix of the thesis is the manual which includes some examples of specific applications of a marionette and thereby it offers several practical inventions.

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