From Ruszczyc to the iron curtain: studies in the history of the Faculty of fine arts of Stefan Batory university in Vilnius (1919-1939) : recenzija

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Anglų kalba / English
Title:
From Ruszczyc to the iron curtain: studies in the history of the Faculty of fine arts of Stefan Batory university in Vilnius (1919-1939): recenzija
Authors:
Michliński, Rafał
In the Journal:
Lietuvos istorijos studijos [LIS] [Studies of Lithuania's History]. 2023, t. 51, p. 151-157
Recenzuojama knyga: Wydział Sztuk Pięknych na Uniwersytecie Stefana Batorego w Wilnie (1919-1939/45): dydaktyka, twórczość i tradycja artystyczna / redakcja Małgorzata Geron 2022. 262 p.
Summary / Abstract:

ENThe work edited by Małgorzata Geron seems to resemble this obvious thought. The book presents the most important moments from the cultural life of Vilnius in 1919–1945. It describes not only the history of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the USB, but also the fate of Vilnius and Lithuanian art during the occupation, which was emphasized with the time period in the title, and developed in an interesting article by Czerwonnaja (its topic is not well-known in Poland). What is also worth emphasizing, the artists Jan Bułhak and Ferdynand Ruszczyc, although indispensable and crucial for the history of the WSP of USB, do not dominate over the others in the narrative. The publication has been enriched with numerous photos and illustrations, giving the opportunity to commune with the described works of Vilnius art. The biggest advantage, however, is the publication of the articles also in English. Thanks to this, it is possible to reach a wider group of readers interested not only in the history of the USB. The articles are based on extensive literature. Surprisingly, there is the lack of any references to the Lithuanian Central State Archives and its Fond 175 – the most important source of research on the history of Vilnius Alma Mater. The book edited by Małgorzata Geron brings a lot of new information about the activities of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the USB, concerning the VDA in the later period. This interesting approach to the fields of fine arts at Alma Mater Vilnensis may be a contribution to deepening research on selected issues in the field of painting, sculpture, photography and graphics. The work devoted to the history of the WSP confirms that the history of the Stefan Batory University enjoys unchanging popularity. [Extract, p. 156]

DOI:
10.15388/LIS.2023.51.8
ISSN:
1392-0448; 1648-9101
Subject:
Istorija / History
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2023-08-09 21:07:23
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