Bohumil Kubišta

Place: Vlčkovice

Born: 1884

Death: 1918

Biography:

Bohumil Kubišta was a Czech painter and art critic, one of the founders of Czech modern painting. Born on August 21, 1884, in Vlčkovice, Bohemia, Kubišta studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague but left in 1906 to study at the Reale Istituto di Belle Arti in Florence.

Early Influences and Career

Kubišta's early work was influenced by the likes of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. He educated himself in philosophy and optics, studying color and the geometrical construction of painting. In 1905, he was strongly affected by the Edvard Munch exhibition in Prague, which led him to establish the artistic group Osma (The Eight) with Emil Filla and others. Bohumil Kubišta worked in an Expressionist style until 1910, exchanging ideas with German painters in Die Brücke. He also developed visual ideas learned from the work of Cézanne. His later style, from approximately 1911, was strongly influenced by Expressionism and Cubism.

Notable Works and Style

Some of Kubišta's notable works include St Sebastian, a Cubist painting that distinguishes itself from the work of founding Paris Cubists Picasso, Braque, and the Section d'Or. He studied color theory, analyzing the harmonic and compositional principles of painters such as El Greco, Eugène Delacroix, Vincent van Gogh, and Edvard Munch. Kubišta's use of color and subject matter is a key element of his style, making his work unique and recognizable. Key aspects of Kubišta's style include:

Expressionist elements
Cubist influences
Use of color theory
Geometric construction of painting

Museums and Collections

Kubišta's work can be found in various museums and collections, including the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and the Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery. His paintings are also featured on Wikioo.org, where art enthusiasts can explore his work in detail.

Legacy and References

Kubišta's legacy as a pioneer of Czech modern painting is well-documented. His work has been referenced in various sources, including Nešlehová, Mahulena: Bohumil Kubišta and Černá, Marie: Dějiny výtvarného umění. For more information on Kubišta's life and work, visit his page on Wikipedia or explore his paintings on Wikioo.org.