About Two Gems in the Stadtkrone of Kaunas, the Provisional Capital of Interwar Lithuania

Two iconic architectural projects in Kaunas, Lithuania's interwar provisional capital— the Church of the Resurrection and the State Palace—embody distinct nationalistic and international design trends. The Church, a modernist basilica, emerged from a competition restricted to Lithuanian citizens or residents, reflecting the nation's desire for a uniquely 'Lithuanian' style to celebrate its 10th anniversary of independence. In contrast, the State Palace, a monumental neo-classical complex housing state institutions, resulted from an international competition, showcasing global architectural influences. These projects illustrate the duality in interwar representative architecture and highlight the evolution of Lithuania's self-perception as a nation.

Jankevičiūtė, G. (2022). About Two Gems in the Stadtkrone of Kaunas, the Provisional Capital of Interwar Lithuania. State Construction and Art in East Central Europe, 1918–2018, 244–259. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003265818-26