Oskar Herman (1886–1974) was a Croatian-Jewish painter. He was one of the group of Croatian artists known as the Munich Circle, who had a strong influence on modern art in Croatia.
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.
"Degas: Racing" by Frank Elgar is a small monograph in the "Little Encyclopedia of Art" series (No. 67). It presents horse racing in the works of Edgar Degas with an introduction and color reproductions.
Nolit, 1967.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
3.76 €
Biography • Art criticism • Art history • Painting
The book presents Švajcer's entire bibliography and a selection of his published and unpublished texts (e.g. texts on Krunoslav Kern; Branko Kovačević; Osijek painting between the two wars; Antun Babić as a graphic artist, etc.).
Galerija likovnih umjetnosti, 1995.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
7.325.49 - 7.36 €
Monographs • Museums and exhibitions • Painting
Enriched with a multitude of high-quality reproductions, this bilingual (Croatian and English) monograph is dedicated to the famous Croatian painter and graphic artist.
"Ben Nicholson: Paintings" by Herbert Read is a small monograph in the "Little Art Encyclopedia" series (No. 45). It presents the abstract painting of the British artist Ben Nicholson with an introduction and color reproductions.
As a whole, the book serves as an authoritative interpretation and valorization of the artist's oeuvre, highlighting her uniqueness and contribution to Croatian modern figuration.