Lecture evening: Sorbian/Wendish building culture in the 20th century

The speakers are Dr Peter Schurmann, historian at the Sorbian Institute e.V., and Dr Alfred Roggan, architect and former representative for Architectural Conservation in Cottbus. Registration is not required. Admission is free.

1st lecture
Sorbian/Wendish culture as part of the GDR building philosophy "Kunst am Bau"
Since the 1960s, Sorbian/Wendish culture has been an integral part of GDR building culture in Lusatia. How did the culture of the recognised national minority of the Sorbs, also known as Wends, come to be valued? Was this endeavour based on a concept? What results were achieved?
Officer: Dr Peter Schurmann

2nd lecture
Sorbian/Wendish building culture from the perspective of German architects and Architectural Conservationists in the period around 1900
The question is whether and for what reasons German architects and Architectural Conservationists spoke of "Wendish building" and "Wendish building culture". What is meant by this and what criteria were used? What effects did local building and cultural traditions have?
Officer: Dr Alfred Roggan

Moderation:
Dr Miriam-Esther Owesle, BTU, Chair of History of Art and Thomas Hasenauer, BTU, Centre for Continuing Education

The lectures are part of the travelling exhibition "70 Years of Art in Architecture in Germany", which will be on display at the Information, Communication and Media Centre (IKMZ) at BTU from 18 October to 26 November 2024. They are organised by the Centre for Continuing Education in collaboration with the Chair of History of Art, the Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBR) and the Competence Centre for Urban and Regional Development at the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR)organised. Interested parties can access the exhibition programme here.
The event is being organised with the kind support of the BBR.

Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 17:30 to 19:00
Location: Audimax 1 at the main campus of BTU,Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 3, 03046 Cottbus

About the "Open BTU"lecture series
From 16 October 2024 to 29 January 2025, the public lecture series "Open BTU" will offer insights into exciting scientific fields. In the winter semester, the following topics will be examined from different perspectives:

• 70 years of art in architecture in Germany
• Our Lusatia in transition - a look at the energy and economic turnaround from a historical and future perspective

With this educational format, which is open to all interested parties, the university's Centre for Continuing Education supports lifelong learning and funds the transfer of knowledge and ideas in the region by addressing socially relevant issues. The BTU co-operates with other universities and institutions. Each lecture will be followed by an opportunity for questions and dialogue with the speakers. Anyone interested is cordially invited to take part in the wide range of events on offer.

More about the public lecture series "Open BTU":
https://www.b-tu.de/weiterbildung/offene-hochschule/open-btu