Tomislav Krizman
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Tomislav Krizman was a Croatian painter
, graphic artist, costume and set designer, teacher, author and organizer of cultural events. He painted in oils
and tempera
, although he is principally remembered for his remarkable graphic art.
He was of the founders of the Medulić Society, and the Zagreb Spring Salon of 1916. He exhibited in Zagreb, Belgrade, Ljubljana, Vienna, Paris and Rome.
, Robert Auer and Menci Clement Crnčić
. From 1903 to 1907 he went to Vienna
, where he attended the School of Crafts and Academy of Fine Arts studying with William Unger.
Krizman remained in Vienna for ten years, an important time in his artistic development, spending time with other artists of the avant-garde
secession
. He incorporated their ideas into his own art, and participated in the group exhibitions Hagenbundu, Jungbundu, Künstlerhausu and Secesiji.
From 1912, Krizman worked in Zagreb, first as a teacher at the Arts and Crafts School (Škola primijenjene umjetnosti i dizajna), then from 1922 in the graphics department of the Academy of Fine Arts.
He died on 24 October 1955 in Zagreb.
, Hrvatsko zagorje
, Bosnia, and Dalmatia
. His unusual views of Bosnia, Hercegovina, Kosovo
and Macedonia
are very evocative and fresh. He created some memorable portraits, including Mary Delvarda, Portret djevojčice, Autoportret, Meštrović
and brat Hinko.
His knowledge of graphic techniques was published in a book "On Graphical Arts" (O grafičkim vještinama), (1952).
He wrote books and magazine articles, worked as a costume and set designer for opera and drama.
The appearance of posters corresponds with the emergence of the secession or art nouveau
movements that arrived in Zagreb in 1898. It was a popular image form of the new time, and Tomislav Krizman was one of the artists creating memorable poster art for various events of culture, sports, entertainment, and politics. One of his first posters was of the cabaret singer Marya Delvard, who had delighted audience in Vienna and Munich, before arriving in Zagreb in 1907. Krizman's image perfectly captured the essential femme-fatal type of art nouveau
woman.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, graphic artist, costume and set designer, teacher, author and organizer of cultural events. He painted in oils
Oil painting
Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil—especially in early modern Europe, linseed oil. Often an oil such as linseed was boiled with a resin such as pine resin or even frankincense; these were called 'varnishes' and were prized for their body...
and tempera
Tempera
Tempera, also known as egg tempera, is a permanent fast-drying painting medium consisting of colored pigment mixed with a water-soluble binder medium . Tempera also refers to the paintings done in this medium. Tempera paintings are very long lasting, and examples from the 1st centuries AD still exist...
, although he is principally remembered for his remarkable graphic art.
He was of the founders of the Medulić Society, and the Zagreb Spring Salon of 1916. He exhibited in Zagreb, Belgrade, Ljubljana, Vienna, Paris and Rome.
Biography
Tomislav Krizman was born on 21 July 1882 in Orlovac near Karlovac. He attended the Commerce Academy (Trgovačkoj akademiji), while also studying painting and drawing with Bela Čikoš SesijaBela Cikoš Sesija
Bela Čikoš Sesija ; was a Croatian painter of historical and allegorical scenes at the turn of the 20th century...
, Robert Auer and Menci Clement Crnčić
Menci Clement Crnčić
Menci Clement Crnčić was a Croatian painter, printmaker, teacher and museum director. He studied painting and drawing in Vienna and Munich, and trained in graphic arts in Vienna, studying etching and engraving...
. From 1903 to 1907 he went to Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, where he attended the School of Crafts and Academy of Fine Arts studying with William Unger.
Krizman remained in Vienna for ten years, an important time in his artistic development, spending time with other artists of the avant-garde
Avant-garde
Avant-garde means "advance guard" or "vanguard". The adjective form is used in English to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics....
secession
Vienna Secession
The Vienna Secession was formed in 1897 by a group of Austrian artists who had resigned from the Association of Austrian Artists, housed in the Vienna Künstlerhaus. This movement included painters, sculptors, and architects...
. He incorporated their ideas into his own art, and participated in the group exhibitions Hagenbundu, Jungbundu, Künstlerhausu and Secesiji.
From 1912, Krizman worked in Zagreb, first as a teacher at the Arts and Crafts School (Škola primijenjene umjetnosti i dizajna), then from 1922 in the graphics department of the Academy of Fine Arts.
He died on 24 October 1955 in Zagreb.
Legacy
Krizman is principally remembered for his remarkable graphic work. He loved to travel, and draw what he saw: views of ViennaVienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Hrvatsko zagorje
Hrvatsko Zagorje
Hrvatsko Zagorje is a region north of Zagreb, Croatia. It comprises the whole area north of Medvednica mountain up to Slovenia in the north and west, and up to the regions of Međimurje and Podravina in the north and east...
, Bosnia, and Dalmatia
Dalmatia
Dalmatia is a historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It stretches from the island of Rab in the northwest to the Bay of Kotor in the southeast. The hinterland, the Dalmatian Zagora, ranges from fifty kilometers in width in the north to just a few kilometers in the south....
. His unusual views of Bosnia, Hercegovina, Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
and Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
are very evocative and fresh. He created some memorable portraits, including Mary Delvarda, Portret djevojčice, Autoportret, Meštrović
Ivan Meštrovic
Ivan Meštrović was a Croatian and Yugoslav sculptor and architect born in Vrpolje, Croatia...
and brat Hinko.
His knowledge of graphic techniques was published in a book "On Graphical Arts" (O grafičkim vještinama), (1952).
He wrote books and magazine articles, worked as a costume and set designer for opera and drama.
The appearance of posters corresponds with the emergence of the secession or art nouveau
Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...
movements that arrived in Zagreb in 1898. It was a popular image form of the new time, and Tomislav Krizman was one of the artists creating memorable poster art for various events of culture, sports, entertainment, and politics. One of his first posters was of the cabaret singer Marya Delvard, who had delighted audience in Vienna and Munich, before arriving in Zagreb in 1907. Krizman's image perfectly captured the essential femme-fatal type of art nouveau
Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...
woman.
Works
- Portrait of Marya Delvard
- Portrait of Girls (Portret djevojčice)
- Self-portrait (Autoportret)
- Portrait of Ivan MeštrovićIvan MeštrovicIvan Meštrović was a Croatian and Yugoslav sculptor and architect born in Vrpolje, Croatia...
- Brother Hinko (brat Hinko)
- Ulica u Ohridu, 1930
- Travel drawings and etchings
Solo shows
Recent solo exhibitions include- 1995 Tomislav Krizman retrospektivna izložba - Art Pavilion, Zagreb
Group shows
During his lifetime, Krizman exhibited with the Medulić Society, and the Spring Salon. He exhibited in Zagreb, Belgrade, Ljubljana, Vienna, Paris and Rome.Public collections
Tomislav Krizman's work can be found in the following public collections- Museum of Contemporary Art, ZagrebMuseum of Contemporary Art, ZagrebThe Museum of Contemporary Art is a contemporary art museum located on Dubrovnik Avenue in Zagreb, Croatia. It is the biggest and most modern museum in the country....
(Muzej Suvremene Umjetnosti) - National and University Library, Zagreb
- Croatian History Museum, Zagreb
- National Museum (Narodni Muzej), ZadarZadarZadar is a city in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It is the centre of Zadar county and the wider northern Dalmatian region. Population of the city is 75,082 citizens...