Through rich illustrations and informative texts, readers will discover the masterpieces of art housed in this prestigious museum.
The book covers different artistic styles, from Renaissance to Modernism, and provides a deeper insight into the history and significance of each exhibited painting.
Along with the traditional (old) disciplines that deal ex professo with the world of art - aesthetics, poetics, theory and philosophy of art - the discipline of sociology of art has emerged and developed strongly, especially in our century.
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.