Petar Mazev facts for kids
Petar Mazev (born February 10, 1927, died March 13, 1993) was a very important painter from North Macedonia. He was born in Kavadarci, which was then part of Yugoslavia. He passed away in Skopje, North Macedonia. Petar Mazev is known as one of the most significant artists after World War II. He brought a fresh and exciting style to modern Macedonian art.
Learning and Working
Petar Mazev studied art at the Academy of Arts in Belgrade. He graduated in 1953, learning from a painter named Zoran Petrovic. Later, he became a professor at the Faculty of Architecture in Skopje.
Mazev's art was shown all around the world. He had his own exhibitions in many countries. These included the United States, China, India, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. He was also a member of an art group called "Mugri."
His Art Style
Petar Mazev's paintings often showed a style called Expressionism. This means his art focused on expressing strong feelings and ideas. Before fully embracing Expressionism, he explored other styles. These included what people called his "White Phase" and "Warm Phase."
In the mid-1960s, Mazev started creating art that was non-figurative. This means his paintings did not show clear objects or people. He used muted colors and a thick, textured painting style called impasto. He even added unusual materials to his art. These included burnt wood, glass, metal sheets, and sand. Besides paintings, he also created large wall art (murals), mosaics, and ceramic art.
Famous Paintings
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Clowns, 1990 by Petar Mazev
See also
In Spanish: Petar Mazev para niños
