The role of Jan Bułhak in the development of Polish photography. Scientific activities at the University of Stefan Batory and journalistic in the ”Fotograf Polski” Cover Image

Rola Jana Bułhaka w rozwoju polskiej fotografii. Działalność naukowa na Uniwersytecie Stefana Batorego oraz publicystyczna na łamach „Fotografa Polskiego”
The role of Jan Bułhak in the development of Polish photography. Scientific activities at the University of Stefan Batory and journalistic in the ”Fotograf Polski”

Author(s): Agnieszka Kania
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Photography, Sociology, Recent History (1900 till today), Sociology of Culture, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Jan Bułhak; polish photography in the interwar; history of polish art photography

Summary/Abstract: Jan Bułhak belongs to the precursors of the Polish artistic photography. He initiated the activity of environment photographers in Vilnius. His articles published in „Fotograf Polski” related to such issues as: aesthetics, artistry and social role of photography. Bułhak was a lecturer at the Stefan Batory University in Vilnius. His artistic photos were presented at international art exhibitions in such places as: London, Vienna, and Budapest. He photographed monuments, landscapes, nature and people. He is the author of the books “Fotografika”, “Estetyka światła” and “Fotografia ojczysta”. Both his books and articles were very popular among the young photographers. Bułhak was very active in the artistic community, being a member of photographic associations and the president of Vilnius Photo Club.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: XIII
  • Page Range: 115-131
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish