Talks
Run by the employees of the Museum. They concern issues related to the camp documentation system, as well as art created in the camp and the representation of Auschwitz in film art. They include an introduction to the subject combined with the presentation of selected archives and works of art, as well as documentaries, film etudes, and fragments of feature films.
Duration of lectures: 1 h
Languages: Polish, English, German
Cost: PLN 240 in foreign language.
Contact:
Visitor Services
Marta Ortman, Barbara Gębołyś-Warmbier, Katarzyna Bisaga
e-mail: study.visits@auschwitz.org
tel. (+48) 33 844 8096 lub (+48) 33 844 8101
Characteristics of the archival resources, activities of the Archives
The lecture aims to acquaint the audience with the resources of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Archives. Participants can learn about different types of archival documents and the behind-the-scenes work of archivists.
Languages: Polish, English, German
Administrative structure of the KL Auschwitz concentration camp
"Administrative structure of the KL Auschwitz concentration camp". The presentation aims to familiarise the audience with the administrative structure of the Auschwitz camp through documents compiled by the camp administration. The lecture provides an insight into the rich resources of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Archives and the behind-the-scenes work of archivists.
Language: German
Auschwitz and the Holocaust in film art
A talk on a previously agreed topic in the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust, consisting of a short introduction and the screening of documentary and feature films. The selection of films depends on the age group of participants. Upon request, it is also possible to prepare a set of films or edit selected fragments.
Languages: Polish, English, German
Camp Art in KL Auschwitz
The aim of the lecture is to acquaint the audience with works of art by Auschwitz prisoners. It is combined with a presentation of selected works of art by prisoners, conceived as historical documents. They primarily consist of paintings, graphic works, sculptures, and utilitarian objects created on orders from the camp authorities, for the needs of the camp, and on private commissions from SS men during the camp's existence. An extremely interesting category are works created illegally by prisoners. The circumstances under which the works were created and the importance of art in the camp's living conditions are discussed during the lectures. The talk also presents works created after liberation by artists - former prisoners, witnesses of the events portrayed in the paintings, and contemporary artists inspired by Holocaust themes.
Languages: Polish, English, German
The media and symbolism of Auschwitz
The aim of the lecture is to illustrate the contemporary ways of presenting Auschwitz in the broad media and its related dilemmas.
Languages: Polish, English, German
To preserve for posterity. Conservation works and challenges at the Memorial
The lecture is intended to familiarise participants with the most relevant aspects and challenges of work in the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial conservation workshops.
Languages: Polish, English, German
