The Silent School that Shaped Brâncuși
2026 marks 150 years since the birth of Constantin Brâncuși, the most influential Romanian sculptor and a key figure in modern art worldwide.
To celebrate the Year of Brâncuși, the ASTRA Museum is showcasing the heritage of Gorj vernacular architecture present in the open-air museum.
The houses, farm buildings and traditional installations from Gorj County demonstrate the woodworkers' craftsmanship and the symbolic universe that had a decisive influence on Constantin Brâncuși's artistic development.
Together, the eleven constructions from Gorj County at the ASTRA Museum reveal elements that have been part of Brâncuși's childhood surroundings. The pillars of the house in Stolojan, the roof ending of the house from Musculesti-Petrești, and the plank bed with a straw mat in the house of Văleni offer important insights into his work.
To celebrate the Year of Brâncuși, the ASTRA Museum is showcasing the heritage of Gorj vernacular architecture present in the open-air museum.
The houses, farm buildings and traditional installations from Gorj County demonstrate the woodworkers' craftsmanship and the symbolic universe that had a decisive influence on Constantin Brâncuși's artistic development.
Together, the eleven constructions from Gorj County at the ASTRA Museum reveal elements that have been part of Brâncuși's childhood surroundings. The pillars of the house in Stolojan, the roof ending of the house from Musculesti-Petrești, and the plank bed with a straw mat in the house of Văleni offer important insights into his work.
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The Mill with Six Waterwheels from Găleșoaia, Gorj County
🧭👨👩👧👦A challenge for the whole family🎧 On the “The Silent School that Shaped Brâncuși” trail, stop near the mill and listen carefully to the audio guide. ...
The Archaic Household from Stolojani, Gorj County
🏡Next stop: The Archaic Household of StolojaniYou’ve reached the next stop on our route! Take a close look at the old construction and listen to the audio gu...
The Household from Târgu Cărbunești, Gorj County
From the low house to the two-storey house, a journey through time 🏡➡️🏰
In the immediate vicinity of the archaic household from Stolojani is the one from Tâ...
The Mat Weaver's Homestead and Workshop from Văleni, Gorj County
The household from Văleni village was brought to the museum in 1972, coming from a centre specialised in weaving runners (which are long, narrow carpets...
The potter's old house from Găleșoaia, Gorj County
🏺🗺️ Head towards Old Găleșoaia, the potters' village.Cross the bridge and leave the cluster of households you have explored so far behind you. Follow the map...
The potter's new household from Găleșoaia, Gorj County
🏺🏡 Găleșoaia Nouă – the story of a family of potters across generations
We are still in the community of Găleșoaia, but this time we discover the “new” house...
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The Goat Hair Processing Household from Musculești-Petrești, Gorj County
🧶 Looking into the world of textile fibers – the household from Musculești-Petrești 🐐
Here we step into a world of meticulous work and natural materials. Lis...
The Silk Processing House and Workshop from Croici-Mătăsari, Gorj County
This house, built in 1888 in Croici-Mătăsari, was added to the museum's collection in 1978. It illustrates the unique features and value of Gorj folk archite...
The Fruit Storehouse of Polovragi, Gorj County
🍇 Towards the fruit storehouse from Polovragi 🧭
We are heading to the next stop on our route, located on the left side of the lake: the fruit-growing fruit s...
The hydraulic-wheel distillery from Sârbești, Gorj county
🔥🚿 Towards the hydraulic-wheel distillery from SârbeștiWe stop at the distillery brought from Sârbești, in Gorj County, dated 1935 and located to the left of...
The Fruit Grower's Household from Bălănești, Gorj County
Towards the fruit grower’s household from Bălănești 🍎🧭
We are heading to the last stop of our tour: the fruit grower’s household brought from Bălănești, one...
