Characteristics of Bulgarian Art
The Role of the National Museum The art gallery of the National Museum in Sofia has existed for almost twenty […]
The Danger of Popular Taste
Until now, Bulgarian artists have been more exposed to the danger of pleasing low and vulgar public tastes than to
Artistic Change Reflected in Exhibitions and Museums
The development of the spirit and working methods of Bulgarian art can be clearly seen in the art exhibitions held
The Lasting Role of Settled Foreign Artists
Foreign artists played an important role in the early development of fine arts in Bulgaria. However, their influence was not
Artists Respond to Bulgaria’s Rich Inspiration
Artists were quick to take advantage of the favorable conditions they found in Bulgaria. Those who lived in the country,
Public Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
The clear success of the various art exhibitions held in Bulgaria, together with the growing number of orders given by
The Prince’s Art Collection in Bulgaria
The richest artistic collection in Bulgaria belongs to the Prince. His collection includes many valuable paintings, both by Bulgarian and
State and Church Support for Bulgarian Religious Art
The development of fine arts in Bulgaria was strongly supported by both the State and the Church. Important commissions were
Official Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
Orders and commissions given by civil and ecclesiastical authorities played an important role in the development of fine arts in
The Growing Success of Bulgarian Art
As artistic interest and public taste gradually awakened and developed in Bulgaria, the moral success of Bulgarian art became assured.