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Drawings by
Czech Architects
based on their travels to italy
1820 - 1908
(Eva Fantova, Bohumil Fanta) |
Interpenetration of cultures and
their mutual contacts are the
subject of many expert studies
and analyses. If we look back –
the Italian cultural influence in
the Czech Lands was the
strongest after the Roman
Catholic victory in the Battle
of Bila’ Hora in 1620. Central
Europe and Prague, which was
at the hub of the conquered
territory, became the target of ambitious re-catholicisation.
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The new style they brought with them eventually softened its initial
vigour. It adapted to Czech conditions and continued to develop.
This essay, however, is not concerned with architecture, but with
architects and their drawings of architecture. We shall focus on the
turn of the 20th century in particular, because at that time
architectural drawing reached its peak and tours of Italy were part of a
person’s self-improvement.
The architectural drawing forms, and has always formed, an independent
part of the visual arts. For it is not based on a free choice of its
subject, but it provides information about the aim of the design and the
building the architect intends to realise. It is destined for the
prospective client, i.e. its aim is purely practical and it also shows
the clear intention of its author – the artist- That can differ from its
implementation.
For this reason the role of the architectural drawing is vital and it
enjoys more or less permanent popularity. Its attractiveness lies in the
fact that it reveals the original intentions which manifest themselves
directly. Therefore we believe it is desirable to present here the Czech
works, not very well known in the public, in which we can find quality
equal to that of other European countries.
a part from the introduction to the catalogue,
written by Assoc. Prof. Ing. arch. Eva Fantova
and Prof. Ing. arch. Bohumil Fanta
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