More than 120 unique publications that open fascinating pages of history, theory, criticism, and biographies of famous artists.

The LIFE IN ART book series, published by Mystetstvo Publishing House between 1967 and 1993, is a real treasure for any art lover. Over the years, more than 120 unique editions have been published, opening up fascinating pages of art history, theory, criticism and biographies of famous artists.

Life in art is a romantic and attractive image, but how much do we understand its true meaning? We admire paintings and books without thinking that many of the authors of their masterpieces lived in poverty, being forgotten and rejected. We laugh at Charlie Chaplin’s comic images, forgetting that he himself was a victim of his popularity, forced to live his entire life under the gun of the paparazzi. And although not everything is so tragic, we often do not see the authors behind the works or only see what they wanted to show. For example, Toulouse-Lautrec was a person with a physical disability, but thanks to his paintings, he gained entry to the highest social circles, becoming a star of nightlife. A great actor or actress, composer or film director, painter or singer – all these images appear in the books of the LIFE IN ART series.

This series is not just a collection of books. It is a real door to the world of art, opening up the brightest stages of human culture and history. It contains stories about classical masters and modern innovators, from fascinating stories of masterpieces to the intricacies of the artistic process. Each book is not only a story about the artist’s life, but also an opportunity to feel the atmosphere of that time, to understand the struggle and sacrifices that were behind the creation of great art.

If you want to understand what it means to live in art, this series will become an integral part of your collection. The volumes of this library are waiting for an inquisitive and, most importantly, understanding reader. This is a treasure trove of knowledge that has been providing unique insights into art in all its diversity for almost three decades. Each book takes us into the world of painters, sculptors, musicians, and filmmakers who have changed the face of culture with their works.

The LIFE IN ART series is not just a literary heritage, but a holistic picture of how art and artists’ lives are interconnected. These books allow us not only to delve into the vast world of art, but also to feel the pain and joy of those who have devoted their entire lives to creating beauty.

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