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Professor Agnieszka Zabłocka-Kos is a faculty member at the Institute of Art History, University of Wrocław, specializing in Central European architectural history and urbanism. Her work focuses on 19th-20th century architecture, with particular emphasis on Wrocław/Breslau, including post-war reconstruction, national identity construction, and sacred space design. Professor, University of Wrocław Specialist in 19th-20th century Central European architecture Director of postdoctoral internships (NCN FUGA III) Recipient of multiple Rector's awards for research and teaching Research Themes: Urban development in Central Europe, political architecture in Poland/Germany, sacred architecture of the 19th century, post-war modernism, industrial architecture revitalization. Her students have produced award-winning theses on topics like Wrocław urban blocks, Silesian architects, and post-industrial adaptations. Scientific Contributions: Notable works include the edited volume Architecture in the 'long' 19th century (2019), multiple articles on Breslau's architectural conflicts, and international projects on Central European sacred architecture. She has supervised 33 master's and 5 doctoral theses, with several student works published as books. Dettloff Prize for dissertation (1992) Rector's awards for research and didactic achievements International projects with universities in Berlin, Freiburg, and Leipzig Advisor for Wrocław's Monument Office and City Development Bureau Her teaching integrates interdisciplinary approaches, linking art history with political, economic, and social contexts. She promotes student research popularization through conferences, exhibitions, and publications.

• Architecture History
• Urban Planning
• Sacred Architecture
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Jerzy Gorzelik is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Arts Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Silesia in Katowice. He holds a doctorate from the University of Wrocław and graduated from Jagiellonian University. His academic work centers on art history with a focus on Central European art, particularly in Upper Silesia from the 16th to the 20th centuries. His research explores the intersections of art, national and confessional identities, cultural heritage, and collective memory. He investigates how artistic expressions have been used in the discursive construction of imagined communities, especially in contested borderlands like Upper Silesia. His interests include wooden and industrial architecture, sacred art, museum practices, and the role of art in nationalist narratives. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on heritage discourse, national identity formation, and the symbolic use of architecture and sculpture in Central Europe. His work analyzes how nationalisms—Polish, German, and Silesian—have instrumentalized art and heritage to legitimize political claims and shape regional identity. Themes such as the postcolonial critique of museum curation, the historiography of art history, and the interplay between Catholicism and nationalism recur across his scholarly output. Jerzy Gorzelik is actively engaged in public outreach, having conducted lectures, workshops, and educational projects on Silesian art history in collaboration with institutions such as the House of Polish-German Cooperation and the Foundation Dom Modernisty. He has also contributed to academic discourse through platforms like ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and Google Scholar, and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0001-6405-9835).

• Art History
• Central European Art
• National Identity
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Małgorzata Michalska is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences, University of Wrocław. Her research spans anthropology of ethnicity, religion, folklore, and migration, with a focus on Polish communities in Central/Eastern Europe and Czech-Polish borderlands. Research Interests: Anthropology of ethnicity: Polish minorities, migrations, and cultural diversity in Lower Silesia. Anthropology of religion: Sacred architecture, religious movements, and interfaith dynamics. Folklore and environmental traditions in contemporary contexts. History of Polish ethnology, particularly pre-war Lviv academic circles. Her publications analyze Polish-Czech borderlands, ethnological societies, and migration patterns. Recent work includes studies on the Polish Ethnological Society's history and cultural interpretations of historical photography in Lower Silesia. Editorial & Projects: Editor-in-Chief of Ethnographic Works and Materials (Polish Ethnological Society). Editorial board member for Národopisný věstník (Czech Republic), Notatnik Skansenowski (Opole Village Museum), and Library of Polish Ethnography (Polish Academy of Sciences). Co-organizer of the 2020–2021 conference "Transrelational Ethnography" (funded by Poland's Ministry of Science). Memberships: Polish Ethnological Society (Vice-President, 2005–2015) and Polish-Czech Scientific Society.

• Anthropology of Ethnicity
• Anthropology of Religion
• Folklore Studies
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Monika Milewska is an Adjunct Professor at the Division of Polish Ethnology and Anthropology of History within the Faculty of History, University of Gdańsk. A scholar of history and anthropology, her work bridges academic rigor with literary creativity, focusing on traumatic historical experiences, political myths, and ideological constructions. University of Warsaw (PhD in History, 2000) School of Social Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences (2000) École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris (1996-1997) Her research interrogates the anthropology of history , particularly the French Revolution and Napoleonic era , through lenses of totalitarian ideology , personality cults , and political mythology . Recent publications explore symbolic representations of power, state-controlled narratives, and the cultural underpinnings of historical trauma. Milewska's scholarly output intersects with her literary achievements. Her radio play Podróż na Księżyc received Sopot Festival's Grand Prix (2015), while the novel Latawiec z betonu won the Pomeranian Literary Award 'Wiatr od morza' (2019). She has held prestigious scholarships from the Mellon Foundation, French government, and the Polish Ministry of Culture. Fellow, American Academy in Rome POLITYKA scholarship recipient Nike Literary Award nominee Over twenty poetry/drama competition laureate Milewska operates at the intersection of historical anthropology and literary historiography , producing works that simultaneously analyze and embody the cultural mechanisms she studies.

• Anthropology of history
• History of mentality
• Propaganda
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Dr. Kinga Blaschke is a Polish art and design historian, sociologist, and academic at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities , where she serves as the Representative for International Affairs in the Interdisciplinary Faculty in Krakow. She is affiliated with the Department of Design Research and Art Theory and actively contributes to research on art historiography, sociology, and graphic design. Research Interests : History and theory of art and graphic design, propaganda in art during the communist era, myths in art history, and sociology of art and design. Her work explores how social issues manifest in visual arts and critiques ideological narratives in historical scholarship. Teaching : Courses at SWPS University include art history, sociology of art and design, and history of graphic design. Scientific Awards & Scholarships : Rev. Szczęsny Dettloff Award (2012) for outstanding art historical research Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship (2005–2007) Robert Anderson Research Charitable Trust Scholarship (2011) Creative Scholarship from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage (2016) Notable Publications span medieval art, sacred architecture, and political ideologies in art history. Her 2024 works focus on typographic theory and cross-disciplinary historiography.

• Art History
• Graphic Design
• Sociology of Art
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Dr. Natalia Zawiejska is a researcher at the Institute of Religious Studies, Jagiellonian University, specializing in social anthropology and sociology of religion. She holds a Master's and PhD in Religious Studies, and a postgraduate degree in curatorial studies in contemporary art. Her work focuses on religion in contemporary Africa, Lusophone countries, and African diasporas in Europe, with an emphasis on postcolonial perspectives, material religion, and urbanity. She leads multiple research projects, including the RUM Project on religion and urbanity in Poland. She has conducted fieldwork in Angola, Cape Verde, Portugal, the UK, and Poland. Her research integrates critical religion studies, engaged scholarship, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Education: MA and PhD in Religious Studies (Jagiellonian University), Postgraduate in Curatorial Studies (Jagiellonian University) Key Research Projects: RUM Project (Religion and Urbanity in Poland) Angolan Bom Deus Church in Brazil/Cape Verde National Science Centre-funded grants (OPUS 19, ETIUDA, PRELUDIUM 7) Her publications explore Pentecostalism, postcolonial religious dynamics, and the interplay between religion, art, and urban spaces. She teaches courses on Pentecostalism, religion in African social contexts, and qualitative research methods.

• Critical Religious Studies
• Engaged Religious Studies
• Religion in a Postcolonial Perspective
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Krzysztof Jakubiak is a Professor at the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw, affiliated with the Chair of Oriental Archaeology. His work focuses on the development of Near Eastern societies from the Iron Age to Islamic times. Research Interests: Analysis of Urartian material culture and religious practices Urban space organization in ancient Armenian and Egyptian settlements Climatic and societal impacts on Ararat Plain communities Sacred landscapes and fortification systems in the Middle East Article Trends: His recent publications span Near Eastern archaeology (e.g., Metsamor excavations, Hatra studies) and interdisciplinary topics in Polish pedagogical history (e.g., family education in the 19th-20th centuries).

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Iron Age Societies
• Urartian Culture
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Dr. hab. Magdalena Lubańska serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theory and Research of Contemporary Cultural Practices at the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Warsaw. She is an active member of the teaching council for ethnology and cultural anthropology programs and maintains significant scholarly engagement in anthropological research. Her research focuses on the intersection of religiosity with social life in cultural borderlands, particularly examining Orthodox Christian pilgrimage practices in southwestern Bulgaria and Polish-Ukrainian border regions. Drawing from post-secular theoretical frameworks, she investigates healing rituals, memory landscapes, and religious coexistence in multi-faith communities through emic-sensitive ethnographic approaches that emphasize sensory and material dimensions of religious experience. Lubańska's publication trajectory reveals consistent scholarly output in religious anthropology, with recent works analyzing post-WWII testimonies along the San River borderland, Byzantine-Ottoman iconographic continuities, and therapeutic landscapes in Orthodox shrines. Her research demonstrates methodological innovation through blending oral history with material culture analysis and post-secular theoretical lenses. Among her notable recognitions is the prestigious Foundation for Polish Science Scholarship for Outstanding Young Scientists (2008). Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with both Polish and international scholarly communities through participation in specialized seminars and research projects focused on migration, food studies, and ethnographic methodologies. Foundation for Polish Science Scholarship for Outstanding Young Scientists (2008) As a graduate of the University of Warsaw's Institute of Education and Architecture and the Polish Academy of Sciences' School of Social Sciences, Lubańska contributes to academic governance through her teaching council membership while maintaining active research on religious borderlands that bridges anthropological theory with empirical fieldwork in Bulgaria and southeastern Poland.

• Religious Anthropology
• Post-Secular Studies
• Borderland Communities
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Dr. hab. Aneta Kramiszewska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Art History, Institute of Art Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on religious iconography, sacred art, and the interplay between theology and visual culture in medieval and modern periods. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Research Areas: Religious Art, Medieval Iconography, Baroque Symbolism, Sacred Architecture Her scholarly work examines theological themes in art, including sacraments, Marian iconography, and moral allegories. She has authored a peer-reviewed book on the history of the Catholic University of Lublin and presented extensively on topics like Gerhard Richter's stained glass and the role of chance in mystical art. Key trends in her research include: (1) Analysis of medieval motifs in modern Catholic art; (2) Etiological legends shaping sacred spaces; (3) Baroque allegories of monastic life; (4) Marian symbolism in Polish and European contexts; (5) Curatorial approaches to religious art collections. As course coordinator for History of Art studies and former director of the Institute of Art Sciences, she mentors students in thesis work exploring topics like Byzantine-Russian canon influences, musical angels in Coronation scenes, and iconographic analysis of Polish saints.

• Religious Art
• Medieval Iconography
• Baroque Art
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Prof. Mirosław Kruk is a leading Polish art historian specializing in medieval and early modern Orthodox art, with a particular focus on Slavic countries and Byzantine cultural continuity. He holds the title of Professor at the Faculty of History, University of Gdańsk, and serves as Head of the Division of Medieval Art within the Institute of Art History since 2011. Concurrently, he has been a dedicated curator at the National Museum in Krakow's Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace since 1996, specializing in Church Art of the Eastern Rite. Academic Affiliation: University of Gdańsk (Faculty of History, Institute of Art History) Museum Role: National Museum in Krakow (Senior Curator, Department of Eastern Church Art) His research centers on the history of icon painting, Byzantine liturgical influences in Catholic churches, and the visual heritage of Eastern Churches within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. A prolific author of monographs on medieval icons, he has pioneered studies connecting political history with religious art through figures like Jan III Sobieski and their representation in Orthodox iconography. Scientific contributions reveal a consistent focus on: Byzantine steatite icon analysis Post-Byzantine maniera greca style 19th century Neo-Byzantine revival Inter-cultural artistic transfer in Central and Eastern Europe His work has been recognized with prestigious awards including the National Education Commission Medal (2012), PAN Committee for Art Sciences Award (2020), and multiple Rector's Prizes.

• Art History
• Medieval and Modern European Art
• Byzantine Art
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Professor Antoni Mironowicz is a distinguished scholar at the University of Białystok, specializing in Eastern European history with particular focus on the Orthodox Church. He holds the position of Professor and has served as Head of the Department of the History of Borderland Cultures at the Institute of Sociology. His extensive academic career includes significant appointments as Vice-director of the Institute of History at the University of Białystok (2004-2005) and various committee memberships at the university level. Professor Mironowicz's research interests center around the History of Eastern Europe and the History of the Orthodox Church, with particular expertise in Belarusian religious history, Orthodox monasticism, church-state relations, and the development of Eastern Christianity in Poland. His scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with the religious, cultural, and political dynamics of Eastern Europe, particularly focusing on the Polish-Belarusian borderlands. His extensive publication record includes 68 monographs and over 500 scholarly articles spanning from the early 1980s to the present. The most recent publications (2019-2023) reveal continued scholarly productivity with works focusing on Orthodox Church history in Poland, monastic traditions, church privileges under Sigismund II Augustus, and the development of autocephaly in the Polish Orthodox Church. His research demonstrates a consistent trajectory from medieval to modern periods, with particular emphasis on the institutional development of Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Professor Mironowicz maintains significant international scholarly engagement through memberships in numerous academic organizations including the International Academy of National Minorities' Research in Minsk (where he serves as Vice-president), the Polish Commission for the Comparative History of Churches, and various editorial boards for academic journals related to Eastern European and Orthodox studies. His academic service extends to committee work including membership on the University Senate's Legal and Statutory Committee, the Appeals Committee for Academic Teacher Evaluations, and participation in international accreditation bodies such as the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency. This demonstrates his recognized expertise in academic governance and quality assurance beyond his home institution.

• History of Eastern Europe
• History of the Orthodox Church
• Church History
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Prof. Marta Weronika Węcławska-Lipowicz is a faculty member at the University of Arts in Poznań (UAP), serving as Head of Interior Design Studio II since 2005. Her career at UAP spans over three decades, beginning as an assistant at the Studio of Realization Techniques (1990-1995) under Prof. Wiesław Krzyżaniak, followed by assistant and assistant professor roles at Studio of Interior Design I (1995-2005) under Prof. Janusz Stankowski. Her academic credentials include a master's degree in interior design (supervised by Prof. Jerzy Schmidt) and drawing (supervised by Prof. Bogdan Wegner) from the State Higher School of Fine Arts in Poznań (1985-1990), a 1998 doctoral thesis on Polish interwar furniture design, and a 2003 habilitation thesis on architecture and the sacred. Węcławska-Lipowicz's research investigates the symbiotic relationship between physical spaces and cultural narratives, with emphasis on: Architectural theory in historical contexts Sacred space design principles Furniture as cultural artifact Exhibition spatial dynamics Material-texture perception in interiors Cultural semiotics in architectural environments She leads Interior Design Studio II and presented the 2022 exhibition INTO THE DEPTH at the re-FORMA National Scientific Conference in Wrocław, featuring 200×90 cm fabric-printed drawings resulting from texture experimentation where classical drawings transformed through material translation to alter spatial impact and viewer engagement. Regarding academic advising and research funding, the source text provides no details on supervisees, grants, or collaborative projects beyond her studio leadership role.

• architecture
• interior design
• furniture
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Jacek Bramorski is a Professor at the Department of Church Music within the Faculty of Choral Conducting, Church Music, Artistic Education, Rhythmics and Jazz at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. He is also a priest of the Archdiocese of Gdańsk, serving as pastor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Gdynia since 2014. Doctorate and postdoctoral degrees in Theology from the Pontifical University "Angelicum" in Rome Head of the Department of Church Music since 2012 Member of the Senate Committee for Artistic Activity and the Appeal Evaluation Committee at the Academy Organizer of the annual National Scholarly Conferences in the "Musica Sacra" series since 2012 Bramorski's research spans theology, sacred music, aesthetics, and religious studies , focusing on the theological and moral dimensions of music, the role of sacred art in cultural preservation, and the intersection of spirituality with artistic expression. His work often integrates theological inquiry with historical and cultural analyses of music. His 15 most recent publications reflect expertise in sacred musicology, theological aesthetics, and the ethical dimensions of art , with a particular emphasis on photogrammetry for heritage conservation, Ratzinger/Benedict XVI's theological frameworks, and the role of improvisation in ecclesiastical music. Scientific Awards : Medal of the Commission of National Education (2014) "Silver Pipe" award from the Polish Episcopal Conference (2016) Bramorski has led significant restoration projects, such as revitalizing the Sacral Complex in Gdynia, and contributed to international scholarly dialogues through editorial and conference leadership roles. His monograph "A New Song for a New Man" (2012) remains a foundational text in his field.

• Theology
• Sacred Music
• Aesthetics
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Leszek Lorent is Professor of Musical Arts (dr hab.) and head of the New Music Studies and the Anthropology of Musical Culture Workshop at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. A celebrated percussionist, scholar, and author, he has premiered dozens of contemporary works, recorded more than a dozen critically acclaimed albums, and published extensively on the philosophy, anthropology, and theology of percussion music. Education & Training: Graduated with distinction (2008) – Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, Warsaw Post-graduate studies – Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et Danse de Lyon, class of Prof. Jean Geoffroy 2006–2009 – annual courses in new-music interpretation, Tallinn, Estonia Research & Artistic Interests: Lorent’s work explores the intersection of percussion performance, contemporary music creation, philosophical inquiry, and anthropological research . He specializes in multi-percussion repertoire and instrumental theatre, investigating how percussion functions in sacred rituals, shamanic traditions, and modern avant-garde aesthetics. His scholarly output spans ethnomusicology, theology, phenomenology of sound, and cultural studies , often focusing on Polish and global contemporary composers such as Marcin Błażewicz, Dariusz Przybylski, and Ignacy Zalewski. Album & Article Trends: Across 20+ albums and 25+ scholarly articles , Lorent consistently bridges the sacred and the experimental . Recordings range from solo percussion recitals to large choral-percussion works, frequently nominated for the Polish Fryderyk Award and the Global Music Awards . His writings analyze percussion as a ritual technology, philosophical metaphor, and cultural signifier , appearing in journals such as Aspirations , Zagadnienia Naukoznawstwa , and conference proceedings of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Scientific Awards & Honors: Rector’s Award, Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (2015, 2017, 2024) Global Music Award – Gold Medal Triple Winner (2019) Global Music Award – Silver Medal Triple Winner (2018) Multiple Fryderyk Award nominations (2016–2023) International Classical Music Awards nomination (2015) Scholarships: Prime Minister, Minister of Culture, Société Générale Bank, ZAiKS, Młoda Polska, Ministry of Science & Higher Education Advising & Service: As head of the Anthropology of Musical Culture Workshop , Lorent mentors graduate researchers in performance studies, music philosophy, and cultural anthropology. In 2018 he was appointed to the Advisory Team of the Minister of Higher Education and Science , evaluating scholarship applications for outstanding students and young scholars. Laboratories & Performance Teams: Lorent directs collaborative projects with the Chopin University Modern Ensemble , siXen Percussion Group , and Hashtag Ensemble , fostering interdisciplinary creation that integrates percussion, electronics, vocal performance, and multimedia staging.

• Percussion Performance
• Contemporary Music
• Music Anthropology
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Rev. Prof. Dr. hab. Piotr Szczur is a Professor at the Department of Church History , John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. He has held significant administrative roles including Director of the Institute (2016-2017, 2009-2010, 2008-2009) and Head of Department (2014-2019, 2008-2014). His research focuses on Patristics , Early Christian Theology , and Homiletics , particularly the works of John Chrysostom and other Church Fathers. Key Research Areas : Church History, Patristic Exegesis, Penitential Practices, Byzantine Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Late Antique Social Structures His recent publications explore the penitential traditions of Irish and British Churches , typology of Early Christian baptisteries , and John Chrysostom’s analysis of wealth . He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like VOX PATRUM and edited volumes on Polish Ecclesiastical History and Byzantine Culture . Scientific Awards include multiple Rector’s Awards of KUL (individual and team) and the Silver Medal for Long Service . He has organized international conferences on topics like Ravenna’s cultural synthesis and Biblical Jubilees , and served on program councils for events in Byzantine Studies and Patristic Theology . Advising highlights his mentorship of doctoral students such as Beata Jadwiga Szpetkowska (penitential theology) and Ks. Bartłomiej Bartosik (spiritual gifts theology). He has reviewed numerous doctoral and habilitation theses, and hosted international scholars from Ukraine and Romania.

• Church History
• Patristics
• Early Christian Theology
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