Angeliki Chadzimichali facts for kids
Angeliki Chadzimichali (born 1895, died 1965) was a famous Greek historian and researcher. She studied the traditions and art of her country. She won a special award called the Purfina Prize in 1959 for her important work.
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Her Life and Work
Angeliki Chadzimichali loved learning about Greek history and art. She especially studied old Byzantine paintings and modern Greek folk art. Folk art includes things like traditional clothes, pottery, and decorations made by ordinary people.
Collecting Greek Folk Art
Angeliki wanted to save as much Greek folk art as possible. She traveled a lot to collect and study it.
- In 1927, she published her first book about the island of Skiros.
- She also researched other Greek islands like Rhodes and Anafi.
- She visited regions like Macedonia and Epirus to learn about their local traditions.
Working with Famous People
Angeliki worked with well-known Greek writers and artists. These included Nikos Kazandzakis, Angelos Sikelianos, and Kostis Palamas.
- In 1927, they helped organize a special event called the Delphi festival. This festival celebrated Greek culture and art.
- Angeliki also helped show Greek folk art in Paris, France.
- In 1928, the Thessaloniki International Fair also featured Greek folk art.
- The second Delphi festival happened in 1930. Angeliki reported on how Greek folk art was growing.
Helping Greek Craftsmen
Angeliki cared deeply about the people who made folk art. She wanted to support them and their skills.
- In 1937, the first group for Greek craftsmen was created.
- A year later, a special school opened. It was called the "Greek House." This school taught young people how to make traditional Greek handicrafts.
- In 1957, the craftsmen's group became an official government organization. This showed how important their work was.
