Historijsko slikarstvo u Hrvatskoj od ilirskog pokreta do Drugog svjetskog rata

Abstract

History painting in Croatia is defined and studied as a specific art genre, that is, as the phenomenon of the so-called long 19th century and an integral part of the European and, in the narrow sense, Central European cultural circle. The presentation of history (primarily on canvas) and the popularization of the most represented themes and motifs (through various graphic techniques) are brought into a close and reciprocal relationship with the formation of national identity, the strengthening of the bourgeoisie and the implementation of specific cultural policies. Following the accomplished cataloguing and periodization of the genre, the works of prominent representatives are analyzed in chronological order: Franjo Salghetti Drioli, Vjekoslav Karas, Josip Franjo Mücke, Ferdinand Quiquerez, Vlaho Bukovac, Mate Celestin Medović, Bela Čikoš Sesija, Oton Iveković, Ivan Tišov and Josip Horvat Međimurec. Special attention is paid to the paintings in the so-called Golden Hall of the Department of Religious and Educational Affairs of Croatian Provincial Government in 10 Opatička Street in Zagreb and the activities of the „Medulić“ Society.