Art Around the World
By Zinnia Grayson
My, my. It certainly has been quite some time since we have last met to discover more Art Around the World, hasn't it? I have an idea that you have no clue where we'll be traveling to next! We'll be taking a whirl around right to Tunisia. Interesting, yes?
Well, let's get started. Tunisian contemporary painting's start is linked to the School of Tunis, which was established in 1949 by a group of artists who wanted to incorporate more native themes into the art. Art in Tunisia moved forward further after Tunisia gained independence in 1956.
Here is one Tunisian painting of the city Ariana that was done by Catania in the early 20th century.
Along with this, Tunisia has inspired many artists when they travel to the country. August Macke's Paysage des environs de Hammamet (1914) is one example of this.
His works also include Kairouan (III) and Red house in the park, both done in 1914.
One great example of European painters going to Tunisia who end up staying to paint is Alexander Roubtzoff, who lived there from 1914 until he died in 1949. During his time there, he created around 3,000 paintings. Here is one of his, Tunisian Women.
Additionally, in the summer of 2014, Tunisia invited artists from around the world to create street art in one of the oldest villages in Tunisia on the island of Djerba. This island is known as the "Island of Dreams". Here are a couple of the works that I enjoy!
Amazing, aren't they? I hope you have enjoyed learning about art and how it has impacted Tunisia, how it has impacted those who travel to Tunisia, and of course, just learning about it for art's sake. That's all for this month.
Toodles for now,
Zinnia Grayson
Source for the street art & info: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/sep/03/tunisian-street-art-in-pictures