Ivan Rabuzin
Author : Ivan Sedej
Publisher :
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 15,16 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Art
ISBN :
The Fantastical World of Croatian Naïve Art
Author : Vladimir Crnković
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 20,3 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
The Fantastical World of Croatian Naïve Art is part of the Museum's mission of presenting the very best examples of world art to our visitors and celebrates the beginning of a new millennium. This exhibition is an ideal way to look back at the end of a century, which saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the breakup of communist Europe. Two events in particular inspired this exhibition. The first was Croatia's declaration of independence in 1991, which allowed me to return to my country and to meet with museum professionals, government officials, and the naïve artists themselves. The second was the beginning of a new millennium and the opportunity to bring the two countries I love closer together and to present this extraordinary tradition to a larger audience. Croatian naïve art was a perfect choice, as these paintings vividly explore cultural memories. While these paintings were created by artists often removed from the larger art world, it is perhaps surprising that so many of them are anything but insular. While rooted in Croatian rural life, many are clearly fascinated by and want to be connected to Europe and America. The Croatian naïve artists have played a critical role in how Croatia as a nation has been and continues to be imagined, for those living in and outside the country. These paintings can also be admired independently of cultural issues. Croatian naïve art has repeatedly been recognized by curators and scholars as some of the most imaginative and technically accomplished naïve or folk art in the world. Much of it counters the designation "naïve," as it is quite sophisticated. That label simply means that these paintings have been created by largely self-taught artists and that they often take as their point of inspiration life in the fields and villages. - Michael Milkovich, Director, pages 8-10.
Left Field
Author : David Wilson
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 26,54 MB
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1783522275
Book Description
David Wilson has been a gaucho, a teacher, an artist's agent, a documentary filmmaker and playwright, but above all, he has been a lifelong political activist. In the 60s he marched to Aldermaston. In the 70s he protested against the Vietnam War and apartheid. In the 80s, with the Lesbian and Gay Liberation Front, he delivered food to striking miners. More recently, he has been active in the anti-war movement. As the co-founder of War Child, he was instrumental in bringing a mobile bakery into war-torn Bosnia. In 1995 the charity gained prominence with the release of the Help album. Contributors included David Bowie, Brian Eno, Paul McCartney and Sinéad O'Connor. Help captured the world’s attention and brought the healing power of music to young people whose lives had been devastated by war. Left Field is an engaging and humorous memoir which will inspire not only Wilson's generation, but also today's young people who are campaigning for a better, fairer world.
Croatian Naive Art
Author : Vladimir Maleković
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 29,10 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Art, Croatian
ISBN :
Book Description
Naive Art
Author : Nathalia Brodskaya
Publisher : Parkstone International
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 2012-01-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 1780427913
Book Description
Naive art first became popular at the end of the 19th century. Until that time, this form of expression, created by untrained artists and characterised by spontaneity and simplicity, enjoyed little recognition from professional artists and art critics. Influenced by primitive arts, naive painting is distinguished by the fluidity of its lines, vivacity, and joyful colours, as well as by its rather clean-cut, simple shapes. Naive art counts among it artists: Henri Rousseau, Séraphine de Senlis, André Bauchant, and Camille Bombois. This movement has also found adherents abroad, including such prominent artists as Joan Miró, Guido Vedovato, Niko Pirosmani, and Ivan Generalic.
Croatian Cultural Renaissance
Author : G. Doug Davis
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 2024-05-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1666958700
Book Description
Croatia is a magnificent land full of surprises. Visitors are amazed to discover a country with spectacular natural wonders, a great culinary tradition, excellent wine, architecture, a beautiful language, and a vibrant national culture. While it is a small country when measured in square miles, market size, or military power, it has a rich culture that has profoundly impacted the world. The contributors to Croatian Cultural Renaissance: From the Margins to the Crossroad of Europe were the protagonists who survived the communist period and then lived through the fraught period of the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s; they worked to understand, build, and preserve their cultural identity and freedom as Croatian people. They are diplomats, government officials, artists, and academics who are recognized within Croatia for their intellectual prowess and for their vital and noteworthy contributions to their country. While the chapters explore different areas of Croatia’s national culture, they are united in showing how the national identity and ethos have deep roots and provide insight in what it means to be Croatian today.
The Rough Guide to Croatia (Travel Guide eBook)
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 41,34 MB
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1789195314
Book Description
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON EARTH Discover Croatia with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts' honest independent recommendations. Whether you plan to taste biscuits and sweets in Korcula, take in the maritime panoramas from Vis's Mount Hum or head to the Museum of Broken Relationships, The Rough Guide to Croatia will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Croatia: Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Zagreb; Inland Croatia; Istria; the Kvarner Gulf; Northern Dalmatia; Split; the south Dalmatia coast; the southern Dalmatian islands; Dubrovnik. Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Croatia. Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Hvar, Rovinj and many more locations without needing to get online. Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including Plitvice Lakes National Park's sequence of foaming waterfalls and turquoise lakes and Zadar's muddle of architectural styles, from Romanesque churches to Corinthian columns to glass-fronted café-bars. Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Hvar, Istria, Dubrovnik and Zagreb's best sights and top experiences. Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Croatia, with coverage of history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Covers: Zagreb, Inland Croatia, Istria, the Kvarner Gulf, Northern Dalmatia, Split and the south Dalmatian coast, the southern Dalmatian Islands, Dubrovnik and around. You might also be interested in... the Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Croatia
Author : Zoran Pavlovic
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 38,9 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Croatia
ISBN : 1438104960
Book Description
These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture
Art History Naïve art
Author : Nathalia Brodskaia
Publisher : Parkstone International
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 14,41 MB
Release : 2024-08-15
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
Naive art first became popular at the end of the 19th-century. Until that time this form of expression, created by untrained artists and characterised by spontaneity and simplicity, enjoyed little recognition from professional artists and art critics. Influenced by primitive arts, naive painting is distinguished by the fluidity of its lines, vivacity, and joyful colours, as well as by its rather clean-cut, simple shapes. Naive art is represented by such artists as Henri Rousseau, Séraphine de Senlis, André Bauchant, and Camille Bombois. This movement has also found adherents abroad, including such prominent artists as Joan Miró, Guido Vedovato, Niko Pirosmani, and Ivan Generalic.
New York Magazine
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 22,87 MB
Release : 1971-12-20
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
