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Karel Svolinský

Karel Svolinský (1896–1986) was a Czechoslovak painter, pedagogue and scenographer.

Also recorded as Karel Svolinsky.

Karel Svolinský in brief

Born
1896
Died
1986
Known for
painter, pedagogue, scenographer, illustrator, graphic artist, draftsperson, costume designer and teacher
Place of birth
Svatý Kopeček
Contents

Overview

Born at Svatý Kopeček in 1896, died at Prague in 1986.

In detail

Karel Svolinský studied at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. the recorded working language is Czech.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, scenography and educational system.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Svatý Kopeček and Olomouc. Membership is recorded of Mánes Union of Fine Arts, Society of Olomouc Visual Artists and Svaz československých výtvarných umělců.

Work by Karel Svolinský is recorded in the collections of Print Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Národní umělec, Order of Labour (Czechoslovakia), Klement Gottwald State Prize and Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia.

Sources

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    “Karel Svolinský”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q370770: Karel Svolinský

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