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Tanja Lazić, archaeologist

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Tanja Lazić, B.Sc. archaeologist, has been working at the Semberija Museum in Bijeljina for more than 30 years as an ethnologist studying the material and spiritual culture and cultural history of the City of Bijeljina and the area of Semberija (Northeastern Bosnia). It is especially important to emphasize her exploration of old crafts (shoemakers, blacksmiths, photographers, potters, tailors).

Name of Field in the local language
Etnologija, kulturalna antropologija i historija kulture
Area of Expertise
Development and organization of craft associations in Bijeljina, fashion in Bijeljina, the role of women in the social development of Bijeljina and Semberija
Scientists / Scientific team
Tanja Lazić
Location, Institution, Website
Museum of Semberija, Karađorđeva 2, 76300 Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Contact
+387 65 428685, lazict63@gmail.com
Type of Institution
Cultural institution - Museum
Years of Active working in the Field
31

Laboratory and research space
office space, archives, libraries, online repositories, other digital scientific research catalogues and adjacent academic platforms, fieldwork
Materials and equipment
Computers, audio and video recorders
Research Methods / Processes
Interviews with tellers (common people), recording of video and photo material, study of archival material and documentation and research and use of literature (primary and secondary sources).
Education of the Scientist
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade

Most impactful project
Study of traditional crafts (wood carving, shoemaking, blacksmithing, tailors, potters, shoemakers, etc.) in the area of Bijeljina (Museum collections) and the city area (exhibitions, publications); Study of the fashion phenomena in the area of Bijeljina (exhibition, publications); Analysis of the role and contribution of women to the social development of Bijeljina and Semberija (exhibitions, publications)

Awards, certifications, or scientific recognition
March 8 Award of the City of Bijeljina "Woman of Merit" for 2022.; Member of ICOM BiH; Member of the Association of Museum Workers of the Republic of Srpska; Member of the Ethnological Society of Serbia