
Ethnology • Culturology
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.
Karaman writes about ancient Croatian art, including 9th–11th century braid ornamentation and architecture, such as the churches in Nin and Zadar. He explores the influences of Byzantine, Carolingian, and Romanesque art, but emphasizes the originality of Croatian masters. He pays special attention to Romanesque monuments, such as Radovan’s Portal in Trogir, analyzing their style and symbolism. ...
Matica hrvatska, 1939.Hardcover.