As part of the educational programs, we view the villa not only as an important cultural monument, but as a place with memory. The story of the First Republic businessman Josef Volman and his family will guide participants through the key events of the 20th century.
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The story of Josef Volman with a focus on modern architecture
Author of the educational program: PhDr. Tereza Myslikova
Annotation: Through an experiential tour, participants will get acquainted not only with the modern architecture of the 20th century, with its elements, materials used, interior furnishings and unusual morphology, but also with the story of Josef Volman and his family. What was behind the success of industrialist Josef Volman, and who designed his dream villa for him?
Key concepts: functionalism, industrial villa, nautical architecture, visionary, Bata's ideas, nationalization, restitution, monument protection, cultural heritage
Total Execution Time: 2 teaching hours/90-100 minutes
Sensory Functionalism or Artistic Conception of the Villa
Author of the educational program: PhDr. Tereza Myslikova
Annotation: The educational program introduces participants to an exceptional late functionalist building and its artistic concept. Who was Josef Volman, and who is behind the design of the villa? Where did the architects get their inspiration and what could not be missing from modern construction? Know the timelessness of this construction down to the last detail. Become an architect and designer for a while.
Key concepts: monument protection, cultural heritage, emotional functionalism, nautical architecture, Le Corbusier, Jiří Štursa, Karel Janů, sculpture, floor plan, morphology, Bauhaus, bent furniture, avant-garde, Devětsil, architectural polychromy
Total Execution Time: 2 teaching hours/90-100 minutes
Educational Field: Art Education, History, Civic Education
Binding to RVP: Man and his world, Art and culture, Man and society
Target group: pupils of the second grade of primary and secondary school
Place of implementation: Volmanova vila, Celakovice
We adapt the educational programs to the age and level of knowledge of the participants.
Basic price of 90 min program: 4 000 CZK
Prize supported by the Czech Architecture Foundation: 100 CZK/participant (until the grant is exhausted)
Maximum group size: 24 pupils/students
Pedagogical accompaniment: free (2 persons)
The partner of the educational program is the Foundation of Czech Architecture
PhDr. Tereza Myslikova
Educator and enthusiastic promoter of architecture and history
doctoral degree in Culturology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University (2010)
student of the discipline Education and Interpretation in the Field of Cultural Heritage, Faculty of Education, Charles University
from 2023 expert guide and educator in Volman's villa
Ing. Zuzana Kadleckova
Director and curator of Volman's Villa since 2022
formerly Head of Marketing at the National Gallery in Prague
