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Ivan Tišov
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"Art" (Umjetnost) by Ivan Tišov, Croatian Institute of History
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| Born | 8 February 1870 |
| Died | 20 September 1928 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Known for | Oil painting, graphic art |
| Movement | secessionism |
Ivan Tišov (born February 8, 1870 – died September 20, 1928) was an important Croatian painter. He learned art at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich in Germany. He brought new art ideas, like the Munich Secession style, back to Zagreb. Tišov is famous for his paintings in public buildings and churches, especially in his home region of Slavonia in Croatia.
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The Early Life of Ivan Tišov
Ivan Tišov was born in a village called Viškovci, which is close to Đakovo. He went to elementary school in his village. Later, he continued his studies at the School of Crafts in Zagreb.
He then attended the School of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria. He even received a special scholarship to study at the famous Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. From 1895, Tišov became a teacher. He taught painting and drawing at the Academy of Fine Arts, Zagreb for the rest of his life.
Tišov's First Big Art Projects
While still a student in Vienna, Tišov got a big job. He was asked to paint four special pictures for the ceiling of the Golden Hall in Zagreb. These paintings showed ideas like worship, theology (the study of religion), art, and science.
One of his paintings, "Art" (also known as "Music"), was very successful. It won a bronze medal at a big exhibition in Budapest in 1896.
Painting Portraits and Landscapes
Tišov painted many portraits of people. He was very good at capturing how people looked, often painting directly with his brush without needing many sketches. He painted his wife, Ana Neuhäuser, and other important people like Vladimir Vidrić.
Later in his career, Tišov's paintings started to look different. They showed the influence of another famous Croatian painter, Vlaho Bukovac. Tišov's pictures became darker, using strong yellow, blue, and green colors.
He often painted scenes from his home region of Slavonia. One of his most beautiful works is "Under the Maple" (Pod javorom). Over time, he started to paint more about local folklore instead of old myths. Tišov also created large wall paintings in churches in places like Križevci and Bjelovar.
Training in Paris
From 1913 to 1914, Tišov spent a year in Paris, France. He trained at the Académie Julian. This training helped him prepare for a big project: creating decorations for the University Library in Zagreb.
Ivan Tišov passed away in Zagreb on September 20, 1928.
Ivan Tišov's Artistic Legacy
Many of Ivan Tišov's important paintings can still be seen today. His works "Worship," "Theology," "Art," and "Science" decorate the ceilings of the Croatian Institute of History in Zagreb.
Even though other famous Croatian artists like Vlaho Bukovac were very popular at the time, Tišov's art has a special, lasting quality. He was excellent at using colors and creating original compositions.
Much of his work was for large government buildings or churches. For example, he painted altars in Roman Catholic churches and an Iconostasis (a wall of icons) in an Orthodox church. He also painted the ceiling of the Croatian National Theatre. Because these were big official jobs, his paintings often followed certain rules. This means they might not show as much "freedom" as some other artists' works. His paintings show the shift from older classical art styles to the newer secession style.
Key Artworks by Ivan Tišov
Here are some of Ivan Tišov's well-known works:
- Worship (Bogoštovlje)
- Theology (Nastava)
- Art (Umjetnost), sometimes called Music
- Science (Znanost)
- Kiss (Poljubac), 1902
- Paris Court (Parisov sud), 1902
- Salome Dances (Ples Salome), 1902
- Piper from Posavina (Gajdaša iz Posavine), 1902
- Under the Maple (Pod javorom), 1906
- Portrait of Ana Neuhäuser
- Portrait of Vladimir Vidrić
- Portrait of Grga Martić
- Foyer ceiling of the National Theatre in Zagreb, 1905
- Kraljevac Stream (Potok Kraljevac), 1912
- Self-portrait (Autoportret), 1914
- Decorations for the University Library (now National Archives) in Zagreb, 1914
- Wealth of the World (Bogatstvo svijeta), 1916
- Stream in Winter (Potok zimi), 1922
- Creation, Last Judgement in the Greek Catholic Cathedral in Križevci
- Oil paintings and frescoes in many churches in Zagreb, Križevci, Korenica, Bjelovar, Plaško, and Stražeman.
Exhibitions of Tišov's Art
During his lifetime, Ivan Tišov showed his art in Zagreb, Vienna, and Budapest.
- In 2005, there was a special exhibition called "Retrospektivna izložba Ivana Tišova" at the Gallery of Fine Arts in Osijek.
- In 1988, another "Retrospective Exhibit Ivan Tisov" was held in Osijek.
Where to See Tišov's Works
You can find Ivan Tišov's art in these public buildings:
- Croatian Institute of History, Zagreb
- Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb
- Croatian National Archives, Zagreb
