Publications

This bibliography index contains the fifty years of published works of Jonas Rimantas Glemža, one of the most famous Lithuanian monument preservationists, architect, former vice-president of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a professor of the Vilnius Academy of Arts and a Doctor of Humanities: books, articles in periodicals and scientific publications, reports, interviews, reviews, speeches in the press, peer-reviewed and edited works (including dissertations, master's theses), and the most important completed creative works.

The catalogue of the international exhibition "Medieval and Renaissance Tapestry In Europe. History Woven In Threads" provides a concise presentation in Lithuanian and English of the 34 old artistic fabrics exhibited in the exhibition from the late 15th to the 16th century. Most of the tapestries featured have never been publicly exhibited or published before. The tapestries in this collection belong to private collections in Italy, the United Kingdom, other European countries and the United States.

A collection of scholarly articles based on papers read at the International Conference Lithuania–Poland–Sweden: European Dynastic Unions and Historical-Cultural Ties, which was dedicated to the 450th anniversary of wedding of John Vasa and Catherine Jagiellon (1562–2012), and which took place on 4–5 October 2012 at National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.

The monograph focuses on the life and work of Ioannes Breutelt, the most famous foundryman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, who worked in Vilnius for two decades, casting heavy guns (cannons) and special musical instruments (bells). The publication provides an overview of his works, either extant or recorded in written sources. It is the first study of its kind and scope to focus on foundry.

This is a book presenting, in Lithuanian, Italian and English, “La Gara” (The Competition), an example of the rare tourney opera genre, that was created in 1652 by the famous Italian diplomat and priest Michele Bianchi, going by the pseudonym Alberto Vimina, which was premiered at a theatre in Vienna in the presence of Ferdinand III. Facsimile copies of the libretto are given in Italian and German, along with the authentic scene descriptions. Philologist Birutė Žindžiūtė-Michelini prepared the Lithuanian translation of the Italian original. Professor Guido Michelini of Parma University wrote the contextual introduction that is featured here in Lithuanian, Italian and English. The foreword is by the well-known Lithuanian theatre director Eimuntas Nekrošius.

This scholarly monograph by the long-time professor of history at Vilnius University’s History Department, Dr. habil. Mečislovas Jučas, outlines the major historical features of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The Lithuanian state protected the nation against foreign enemies, created a legal and administrative infrastructure, protected the Roman Catholic faith, watched over the economy and culture, and provided a home for the Lithuanian people. The most important aim of this book is to show how the old Lithuanian state came into being, how it flourished, how it later grew weaker and became diminished, and finally was destroyed by foreign powers. The book is based on the professor’s lectures at Vilnius University, but it also takes into account recent scholarly research, and attempts to look at many questions in a new and original way. The greatest attention is paid to various aspects of state development.

Chronicon Palatii Magnorum Ducum Lithuaniae is a serial publication begun in 2011.It contains survey articles refl ecting the broad sweep of work done at the National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania during a set period of time, from scholarly publications to public education. It also contains articles by museum staff and other scholars from Lithuania and abroad on particular topics of interest. The second volume of this publication reviews the activities of the National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in 2011, and includes researchrelated texts and articles based on presentations made at the international academic conference titled “The Vasa Era in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania” that took place on October 19, 2011.

The book presents a brief history of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius Lower Castle and the reconstruction of this important residence of the rulers of Lithuania.  It also presents highlights from its very large, varied, and valuable archeological collections and some of the most significant acquisitions for its interior displays, reflecting Lithuania’s historical ties with Europe. The book provides floor plans for planned exhibitions, a chronology of the most important dates in the history of the palace, and information about new objects from abroad relating to Lithuanian history.