Summary
Tomislav Krizman, Ivo Šrepel, Dragutin Tadijanović: Half a century of Croatian art 1888-1938
"Half a century of Croatian art 1888-1938." was a historical and monumental art exhibition held in Zagreb. It represented one of the most significant cultural events of that time in Croatia
Time and venue: The exhibition was open from December 18, 1938 to January 31, 1939. It was held in the then newly built House of Fine Arts in Zagreb (today's Meštrović Pavilion / HDLU).
Occasion: The exhibition was organized by the Croatian Society of Arts on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its existence and activity.
Concept: The exhibition was conceived as a comprehensive retrospective review of fifty years (half a century) of the development of modern Croatian art - from the crucial year 1888 until the contemporary production at that time. 1938.
Memorial book (Catalogue): The accompanying monograph and catalogue, which serves as a summary of the entire exhibition and a valuable historical document, was edited by a distinguished trio of authors:
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