Title Erdvinės lietuvių tautinio stiliaus politikos projekcijos 1918–1939 m /
Translation of Title National style: spatial projections of the national policy in Lithuania (1918–1939).
Authors Petrulis, Vaidas
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Is Part of Meno istorija ir kritika = Art History & Criticism : menas ir politika: Rytų Europos atvejai = Art and Politics: Case-studies from Eastern Europe.. Kaunas : Vytauto Didžiojo universiteto leidykla. 2008, [T.] 4, p. 35-48.. ISSN 1822-4555
Keywords [eng] Architecture ; National identity ; Politics ; Interwar period
Abstract [eng] The main objective of the article is to overlook the theories of national identity during the period of Lithuanian independence (1918–1939). The paper suggests that the so-called “national style” was among the core dimensions of Lithuanian cultural policy, which was intended to strengthen the feeling of independence after the liberation from the tsarist Russia. Despite the short period in time and quite integral political basement, one can distinguish a certain variety in theories and ways of expression of national identity in spatial terms. The first decade can be related with two principal approaches. The most popular way was to get one’s inspiration from forms of vernacular (rural) dwelling. Traditional silhouette, layout and woodcarving were among the essential elements of the “national style”, which was intended as an appropriate style for rural settlers as well as for a wide range of public representational buildings. Another source of inspiration was Baroque style with soft lines supposed to resemble the natural surroundings of Lithuanian landscape. Baroque was also a reference to Vilnius, the historical capital of Lithuania. During the 1930’s, understanding of the “national style” gradually changed towards more sophisticated tendencies. The task was to involve the progress of modernization and to preserve the national character of forms and urban structure simultaneously. In the theoretical plane, we can find ideas quite close to regionalism, suggesting to examine the national aspects of psychology and also to cherish the respect towards the natural environment. However, the ideas put on the paper distinguished with quite utopian character. The possibilities to achieve the feeling of national identity in space through the monuments were much wider. [...].
Published Kaunas : Vytauto Didžiojo universiteto leidykla
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2008