He studied at Prague Academy. He was a member of the group Tvrdošíjní (The Obstinate) and exhibited with them. At the beginning of his career, his work was influenced by Fauvism, later by Cubism. From 1909 he was a member of the Manes Association. From 1911 he was also a member of the Group of Fine Artists in Prague, a group of young Czech modernists embracing cubism and including artists like Vincenc Benes, Josef Capek, Emil Filla or Otto Gutfreund. The Group of Fine Artists organized in 1912 two significant exhibitions in the newly opened exhibition halls of the Municipal House in Prague.[1] Since 1923 he painted mainly landscapes and still-lives.
Václav Špála ranks among the greatest phenomena of Czech modern art. Czech society alternately rejected him and lavished him with uncritical praise. Špála remains one of the most searched-for artists in the country. His paintings decorate not only classrooms but also numerous offices and living rooms. Špála was one of the first artists to be recognised with the title National Artist, and was awarded it in 1946.
^Wittlich, Petr (2012). Czech modern painters 1888-1918. Karolinum, Charles University in Prague. pp. 139, 198. ISBN978-80-246-2072-5.
Richard Drury: Václav Špála (1885 - 1946), Prague : The Czech Museum of Fine Arts, 2004, exhibition catalogue, 83pp., ISBN80-7056-107-6, (Czech) and (in English)
Václav Špála : mezi avantgardou a živobytím, Prague : National Gallery, 2005, exhibition catalogue, 274 pp., ISBN80-7035-299-X, (Czech)
Czech Modern Painters 1888-1918, Petr Wittlich, Karolinum, Charles University in Prague, 2012, 208 pp., ISBN978-80-246-2072-5 (English)
April 09, 2024
václav, Špála, august, 1885, Žlunice, 1946, prague, czech, painter, graphic, designer, illustrator, cartoon, alfréd, justitz, 1925he, studied, prague, academy, member, group, tvrdošíjní, obstinate, exhibited, with, them, beginning, career, work, influenced, fa. Vaclav Spala 24 August 1885 in Zlunice 13 May 1946 in Prague was a Czech painter graphic designer and illustrator Vaclav Spala cartoon by Alfred Justitz c 1925He studied at Prague Academy He was a member of the group Tvrdosijni The Obstinate and exhibited with them At the beginning of his career his work was influenced by Fauvism later by Cubism From 1909 he was a member of the Manes Association From 1911 he was also a member of the Group of Fine Artists in Prague a group of young Czech modernists embracing cubism and including artists like Vincenc Benes Josef Capek Emil Filla or Otto Gutfreund The Group of Fine Artists organized in 1912 two significant exhibitions in the newly opened exhibition halls of the Municipal House in Prague 1 Since 1923 he painted mainly landscapes and still lives Vaclav Spala ranks among the greatest phenomena of Czech modern art Czech society alternately rejected him and lavished him with uncritical praise Spala remains one of the most searched for artists in the country His paintings decorate not only classrooms but also numerous offices and living rooms Spala was one of the first artists to be recognised with the title National Artist and was awarded it in 1946 Since 1959 The Vaclav Spala Gallery carries his name He is buried at the Vysehrad Cemetery See also edit nbsp Wikisource has original works by or about Vaclav Spala Vlastimil KosvanecReferences edit Wittlich Petr 2012 Czech modern painters 1888 1918 Karolinum Charles University in Prague pp 139 198 ISBN 978 80 246 2072 5 Richard Drury Vaclav Spala 1885 1946 Prague The Czech Museum of Fine Arts 2004 exhibition catalogue 83pp ISBN 80 7056 107 6 Czech and in English Vaclav Spala mezi avantgardou a zivobytim Prague National Gallery 2005 exhibition catalogue 274 pp ISBN 80 7035 299 X Czech Czech Modern Painters 1888 1918 Petr Wittlich Karolinum Charles University in Prague 2012 208 pp ISBN 978 80 246 2072 5 English Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vaclav Spala amp oldid 1129527020, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
