Vladimir Dimitrov - Maistora
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Vladimir Dimitrov — Maystora (1 February 1882 - 29 September 1960), was a Bulgarian
painter
, draughtsman and teacher. He is considered one of the most talented 20th century Bulgarian painters and probably the most remarkable stylist in Bulgarian painting in the post-Russo-Turkish War
era. His portraits and compositions have expressive color, idealistic quality of the image and high symbolic strength.
Vladimir Dimitrov was born in Frolosh, near Kyustendil
and started his career as a clerk. In 1903 he enrolled in the School of Drawing in Sofia where he had been called the Master (Maystora) for the first time. In 1922 he met the American John Crane in Rome and sold him much of his work for the next few years.
Vladimir Dimitrov was an outstanding artist who included bright colors within his art and today we consider his artwork a fauvist type rather than an expressionalism set. More than 700 oil paintings of him are exposed in Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery of Kyustendil
.
Maystora Peak
on Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands
, Antarctica is named for the painter.
Bulgarians
The Bulgarians are a South Slavic nation and ethnic group native to Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. Emigration has resulted in immigrant communities in a number of other countries.-History and ethnogenesis:...
painter
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...
, draughtsman and teacher. He is considered one of the most talented 20th century Bulgarian painters and probably the most remarkable stylist in Bulgarian painting in the post-Russo-Turkish War
Russo-Turkish War, 1877–1878
The Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878 was a conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox coalition led by the Russian Empire and composed of numerous Balkan...
era. His portraits and compositions have expressive color, idealistic quality of the image and high symbolic strength.
Vladimir Dimitrov was born in Frolosh, near Kyustendil
Kyustendil
Kyustendil is a town in the far west of Bulgaria, the capital of Kyustendil Province, with a population of 44 416 . Kyustendil is situated in the southern part of the Kyustendil Valley, 90 km southwest of Sofia...
and started his career as a clerk. In 1903 he enrolled in the School of Drawing in Sofia where he had been called the Master (Maystora) for the first time. In 1922 he met the American John Crane in Rome and sold him much of his work for the next few years.
Vladimir Dimitrov was an outstanding artist who included bright colors within his art and today we consider his artwork a fauvist type rather than an expressionalism set. More than 700 oil paintings of him are exposed in Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery of Kyustendil
Kyustendil
Kyustendil is a town in the far west of Bulgaria, the capital of Kyustendil Province, with a population of 44 416 . Kyustendil is situated in the southern part of the Kyustendil Valley, 90 km southwest of Sofia...
.
Maystora Peak
Maystora Peak
Maystora Peak is a rocky peak rising to 350 m in Breznik Heights on Greenwich Island, Antarctica. Situated 580 m east of Razgrad Peak, 940 m south by west of Ilinden Peak, 2.13 km west of Viskyar Ridge, and 1.38 km northeast of the highest point of Ephraim Bluff. Overlooking...
on Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
, Antarctica is named for the painter.
Social engagement
- 1910-1920: paints in the traditional realistic style prevalent in Europe at the time. During this period (1912–1917), he participated as "war painter" in both the Balkan Wars and First World War. It is probably due to this war experience that he becomes imbued with the spirit of Tolstoyanism.
- 1920-1930: creates the painting now called "The Bulgarian Madonna".
- 1946: joins the Communist Party.
External links
- Domino: Art Galleries - Images of Dimitrovs paintings.
- Art Gallery - "Vladimir Dimitrov - The Master" - Information on the artist and images of his work.