A collection of essays by a distinguished Croatian art historian, exploring the symbolism of animals in art, folklore, and mythology, connecting ancient traditions with their reflection in fine art and culture.
Sipar, 2008.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
12.56 - 12.58 €
Futurology • Language & linguistics • Culturology • Philosophy of language • Popular Science
Douglas Coupland, whose cult book "Generation X" was a "McLuhanian" representation of culture in fictional form, has written a concise biography of the media theorist that interprets the life and work of the man he deals with from the inside.
Naklada Ljevak, 2012.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
8.36 €
Ethnology • Culturology • Croatian history • Early Modern Age • Middle Ages • Art history • Sacred art • Architecture & Design • Dalmatia
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.
The book describes how the Western Balkans, after initial democratic hopes in the 2000s, slipped into competitive authoritarianism. It explains the mechanisms of "strongman" rule, the role of EU stabilocracy and why democracy does not consolidate.
Profil Knjiga, 2022.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
8.24 €
Language & linguistics • Culturology • Encyclopedia, Dictionaries & Lexicons • Folk literature
The Dictionary of Šatrovci Speech is a pioneering lexicographic work documenting Šatrovci speech, a specific form of Croatian jargon. This is a key work for the study of Croatian jargon and its cultural role.
Globus, 1981.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.