Virtual Catalogue of Lithuanian Chandeliers, Dr. Alantė Valtaitė-Gagač


Virtual Catalogue of Lithuanian Chandeliers, Dr. Alantė Valtaitė-Gagač

In the rich history of light fixtures, chandeliers from the 16th to the first half of the 20th century that survived in Lithuania occupy an important place. The aim of the virtual catalogue project “Heritage of Chandeliers in Lithuania” (www.sietynupaveldas.lt) is to share them with others. Starting in 2017, two stages of the project were […] Read the whole article »



“Serpent Arm Chandeliers” from Alante Valtaite-Gagac (Schlangen Arm Kronleuchter)


"Serpent Arm Chandeliers" from Alante Valtaite-Gagac (Schlangen Arm Kronleuchter)

Vytautas Magnus University’s scholarly journal (Lithuania, Kaunas) Art History & Criticism, Vol. 15, 2019, p. 5-20 Alantė VALTAITĖ-GAGAČ Cultural Heritage Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania  ORIGIN, TYPES, AND FUNCTIONING OF CHANDELIERS WITH SERPENT ARMS: FROM THE NETHERLANDS TO LITHUANIA  Chandeliers with serpent arms held at the National Museum of Lithuania and the Lithuanian Art Museum are among […] Read the whole article »