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The large amount of preserved wall painting in a relatively small area such as Istria is amazing. There are approximately 140 localities, from large and sumptuous fresco cycles to individual scenes and small fragments.
The book presents Švajcer's entire bibliography and a selection of his published and unpublished texts (e.g. texts on Krunoslav Kern; Branko Kovačević; Osijek painting between the two wars; Antun Babić as a graphic artist, etc.).
Through these "miniatures", the author brings the reader closer to the world of different traditions, emphasizing the beauty, mysticism, and complexity of Islamic culture, but also universal themes such as transience, identity, and the meaning of life.
"Don Francisco de Goya" depicts the life and work of the famous Spanish painter Francisco Goya. The book connects his artistic development with the turbulent social and political events of his time.
Joko (Ivan) Knežević (1908-1988) belonged to the Split painting circle.
The collection Essays and Articles by Ljubo Karaman, an eminent art historian, includes a series of texts on Croatian art, with an emphasis on the medieval heritage of Dalmatia and its connection with European cultural movements.