Thesis Chapters by Enrico Fantoni
From the end of the First World War Kaunas, second biggest city of Lithuania, developed thanks to... more From the end of the First World War Kaunas, second biggest city of Lithuania, developed thanks to urban enlargements during Interwar, soviet and post- soviet period.
The modern part of Kaunas, outside the historical centre, was built mainly during the 1920s and the 1930s, when it was proclaimed new temporary capital of Lithuania after the polish occupation of Vilnius. In this period, following international artistic waves born in Western Europe and America, like Modernism, Functionalism and Art Deco, the most symbolic buildings of Kaunas were realised, still considered heritage of national importance and promoted by the municipality.
After the Second World War, Lithuania became a soviet republic and Kaunas was transformed in industrial centre; by the way, soviet regime could never impose itself totally in the field of architecture, since the bond with pre- war culture was too strong. So, together with examples of "pure socialist architecture", even soviet buildings influenced by interwar period and western- origin artistic movements were created.
The post- soviet period, from 1991, has been characterised by a return to Interwar architecture; many contemporary buildings are inspired to Interwar ones, while soviet heritage is under process of demolition or transformation, raising debates between schools of thought about preserving or erasing it.
The previous century and the beginning of the 21st century have left interesting architectural heritage rich in symbology and transmission of values; sometimes it is appreciated, sometimes hated and deleted, sometimes criticized but conserved. Kaunas, city of a democratic republic not oppressed anymore after the fall of the Soviet Union, is trying to rebuild its past, overcoming its "trauma" and showing its history to the international scenario.
Why did the film directors Luciano Salce and Ettore Scola choose to recall the famous scene of "O... more Why did the film directors Luciano Salce and Ettore Scola choose to recall the famous scene of "Odessa Staircase" in their memorable movies "Il Secondo Tragico Fantozzi" and "C'eravamo Tanto Amati"?
Analisi del ruolo del governo italiano nella disgregazione della Jugoslavia nel periodo 1990-1995... more Analisi del ruolo del governo italiano nella disgregazione della Jugoslavia nel periodo 1990-1995; primo capitolo con eventi-chiave dei decenni precedenti; focus sulla presa di posizione della Santa Sede.
Papers by Enrico Fantoni
The essay aims to analyse causes, aspects and consequences of the brief Transnistrian ethic civil... more The essay aims to analyse causes, aspects and consequences of the brief Transnistrian ethic civil war and following frozen conflict affecting Moldova since the early 90s where the Romanian ethnic group tried to subjugate and prevail over the Russian one. Although Transnistria is a small and insignificant region in the European scenario still officially included in Moldova, the poorest country in Europe, it has involved resolution's efforts from either Moldova and Russia.
Until the beginning of 1990s Transatlantic relations have always been harmonic, but since that pe... more Until the beginning of 1990s Transatlantic relations have always been harmonic, but since that period some fissures have been shown; indeed, during the Cold War there was the need to tackle together USSR, the mutual enemy and, due to geographical reasons, Europe needed the help of the USA, that represented its primary ally. But, after the fall of this "big enemy", the two actors had to redefine the objectives of their alliance, and a period of inexorable decline started.
This is the consequence of many factors, and both actors can be considered "responsible" for those changes; indeed, increasingly diverging perspectives and positions on international issues, institutions, norms and the different visions of the value on which the transatlantic relationship as such should be based lead them to take different ways of acting. The combination of those adverse realities suggest that transatlantic relationships are undergoing a bigger pressure today than in any other historical period after the end of the Second World War.
History and symbolism of the most famous "Communist" Palace of Warsaw.
The paper is about the representation of the Yugoslav middle class in the early 80s through famou... more The paper is about the representation of the Yugoslav middle class in the early 80s through famous movies of the period, that give their own interpretation of the political, social and economic crisis affecting the Federation.
What the current role of Republic of Moldova is in Post- Soviet Organisations? Will it follow the... more What the current role of Republic of Moldova is in Post- Soviet Organisations? Will it follow the influence of the European Union, or will it be closer to mother Russia, that does not avoid to establish its influence over the members of Post- Soviet Institutions?
Central Asia's geographic proximity to Russia, China, the Caucasus and the Caspian region makes t... more Central Asia's geographic proximity to Russia, China, the Caucasus and the Caspian region makes this oil and gas-producing region a crucial and ever-developing player in regional and global energy markets; the energy resources dependency of Russia, and the growing Chinese need for energy security have caused rivalry, competition, but also possibilities for partnerships in the region, where contracts for the export of natural gas and oil have brought to loans for the building of infrastructures, investments in energy resources and construction of pipelines.
What have been the different reactions of the Estonian, Latvian and Lituanian populations after t... more What have been the different reactions of the Estonian, Latvian and Lituanian populations after the establishment of the soviet regime in their countries?
Analysis of the development of roads, railroads, airports and tramlines of Dolnośląskie Voivodshi... more Analysis of the development of roads, railroads, airports and tramlines of Dolnośląskie Voivodship from the 90s, with a focus on its main city, Wrocław.
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Thesis Chapters by Enrico Fantoni
The modern part of Kaunas, outside the historical centre, was built mainly during the 1920s and the 1930s, when it was proclaimed new temporary capital of Lithuania after the polish occupation of Vilnius. In this period, following international artistic waves born in Western Europe and America, like Modernism, Functionalism and Art Deco, the most symbolic buildings of Kaunas were realised, still considered heritage of national importance and promoted by the municipality.
After the Second World War, Lithuania became a soviet republic and Kaunas was transformed in industrial centre; by the way, soviet regime could never impose itself totally in the field of architecture, since the bond with pre- war culture was too strong. So, together with examples of "pure socialist architecture", even soviet buildings influenced by interwar period and western- origin artistic movements were created.
The post- soviet period, from 1991, has been characterised by a return to Interwar architecture; many contemporary buildings are inspired to Interwar ones, while soviet heritage is under process of demolition or transformation, raising debates between schools of thought about preserving or erasing it.
The previous century and the beginning of the 21st century have left interesting architectural heritage rich in symbology and transmission of values; sometimes it is appreciated, sometimes hated and deleted, sometimes criticized but conserved. Kaunas, city of a democratic republic not oppressed anymore after the fall of the Soviet Union, is trying to rebuild its past, overcoming its "trauma" and showing its history to the international scenario.
Papers by Enrico Fantoni
This is the consequence of many factors, and both actors can be considered "responsible" for those changes; indeed, increasingly diverging perspectives and positions on international issues, institutions, norms and the different visions of the value on which the transatlantic relationship as such should be based lead them to take different ways of acting. The combination of those adverse realities suggest that transatlantic relationships are undergoing a bigger pressure today than in any other historical period after the end of the Second World War.
The modern part of Kaunas, outside the historical centre, was built mainly during the 1920s and the 1930s, when it was proclaimed new temporary capital of Lithuania after the polish occupation of Vilnius. In this period, following international artistic waves born in Western Europe and America, like Modernism, Functionalism and Art Deco, the most symbolic buildings of Kaunas were realised, still considered heritage of national importance and promoted by the municipality.
After the Second World War, Lithuania became a soviet republic and Kaunas was transformed in industrial centre; by the way, soviet regime could never impose itself totally in the field of architecture, since the bond with pre- war culture was too strong. So, together with examples of "pure socialist architecture", even soviet buildings influenced by interwar period and western- origin artistic movements were created.
The post- soviet period, from 1991, has been characterised by a return to Interwar architecture; many contemporary buildings are inspired to Interwar ones, while soviet heritage is under process of demolition or transformation, raising debates between schools of thought about preserving or erasing it.
The previous century and the beginning of the 21st century have left interesting architectural heritage rich in symbology and transmission of values; sometimes it is appreciated, sometimes hated and deleted, sometimes criticized but conserved. Kaunas, city of a democratic republic not oppressed anymore after the fall of the Soviet Union, is trying to rebuild its past, overcoming its "trauma" and showing its history to the international scenario.
This is the consequence of many factors, and both actors can be considered "responsible" for those changes; indeed, increasingly diverging perspectives and positions on international issues, institutions, norms and the different visions of the value on which the transatlantic relationship as such should be based lead them to take different ways of acting. The combination of those adverse realities suggest that transatlantic relationships are undergoing a bigger pressure today than in any other historical period after the end of the Second World War.