Kultura umysłowa i szkolnictwo Gdań-ska w czasach Jana Heweliusza
The intellectual culture and educational system in Gdańsk in the times of Johannes Hevelius

Summary/Abstract: In the 16th and the 17 th centuries Gdańsk (Danzig) was not only a prosperous emporium and port but also an important centre of culture. The author focuses on educational system in Gdańsk which, according to him, played a meaningful role in development of the intellectual, scientific and artistic life of the town. Gdańsk boasted all kinds of schools that existed at that time. The schools with their diverse syllabuses, prepared their students for jobs in various fields. Modern languages (such as English, Dutch, Spanish and Italian) were on curriculum as their practical knowledge was essential in Gdańsk. Municipal Authorities of Gdańsk promoted the development of printing-houses and bookshops. In 1596 the Library of City Council came into existence. In 1604 postal service was established which created favorable conditions for exchange of scientific and artistic achievements. The author emphasizes that the development of education considerably widened the circle of creators who could reach wider audience in such fields as literature, the fine arts, music and science. The Academic Gymnasium of Gdańsk played a significant part in it.

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