“In Croatian Naïve Art, you can see a strange perspective effect, strong use of patterns without lessening of colour intensity towards the background/distance, and use of details where they should be decreased.” croatia4me
Bishop Kokša began his art collection in 1942, during the “height of World War II”. The works on display at Klovićevi Dvori are indescribably beautiful and contain a collection of over 700 magnificent pieces by Croatian, Italian, Hungarian, Montenegrin, and other “Old Masters,” as well as work by 20th century Croatian and foreign artists. I was mesmerized, and another visit is necessary to even begin to wrap my head around the history and significance of the extraordinary art collection.
“Futurism was an Italian art movement of the early twentieth century that aimed to capture in art the dynamism and energy of the modern world.” www.tate.org.uk
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Ivo Dulčić 1916-1975 Jesus Stripped of his Garments
Futurism, Metaphysical, and Croatian Naïve Art
In this post, I’m sharing several of my favorites. Other than exhibition description wall narratives, there were no handouts or audio, so some of the information was hard to grasp. Anyone interested in a particular artist can Google for details.
Futurism and Metaphysical paintings were stunning, as was the collection of Croatian Naïve Art. Honestly, every painting in the exhibition is outstanding!
“Metaphysical Art (the translation of the Italian Pittura Metafisica) was an early twentieth century Italian art movement typified by dream-like views of eerie arcaded squares with unexpected juxtapositions of objects.” www.tate.org.uk
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Klovićevi Dvori Gallery Courtyard
Inside Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
Galerija Klovićevi Dvori Zagreb
Outside Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
Courtyard Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
Hallway Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
Dina Bellotti 1912-2003 – MutualArt
Gerardo Dottori Dynamic Shapes 1968
Dina Bellotti Motif from Rome 1912
Jozo Kljaković Sailing Ships in the Port 1969
Slavko Šohaj Portrait of Bay 1937
Ivo Dulčić 1916-1975
Mino Maccari 1989-1989 Three Profiles
Jozo Kljaković 1889-1969 Unloading Sardines
Oskar Herman Woman’s Head 1965
Vilmos Aba-Novák Circus 1941
Ivo Dulčić 1916-1975
Vilim Svečnjak 1906-1993 Martha When Reading
Mario Sironi Archaic Figure 1940
Ivo Dulčić 1916-1975 St. George Slaying the Dragon