Lithuania
Educational programme in the
National Museum of Lithuania
In the National Museum of Lithuania,7a grade
students learned the biographies of the rulers and
noblemen of the 16th century, revealed the main
features of portrait painting, iconography in art,
discussed the system of craft workshops of the 16th
century and became acquainted with the works of
the 16th century jewellery, pottery and brickwork
workshops.
The first printed book in Lithuanian
A group of students visited Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
in Vilnius where they learnt about Martynas Mažvydas - a most prolific
Lithuanian author of the 16th century. His name associates with the beginning
of Lithuanian literature. The Simple Words of Catechism (in
Lithuanian: Katekizmo prasti žodžiai) by Martynas Mažvydas is the first
printed book in the Lithuanian language. The 79-page book followed the
teachings of Martin Luther but reflects both religious and secular needs. The
book included the first Lithuanian-language poem, primer with alphabet,
basic catechism, and 11 religious hymns with sheet music.