Mirko Hanák
Mirko Hanák (26 June 1921 in Turčiansky Svätý Martin — 4 November 1971 in Prague) was a Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator. He became famous mainly for his distinctive illustrations and lithographs with natural themes. The theme of his drawings and prints were often wild animals coming from the Czech countryside.
Mirko Hanák
- Born
- 1921 · Martin.
- Died
- 1971 · Prague.
- Occupation
- painter · illustrator · graphic artist
- Fields
- visual arts
- Education
- Academy of Arts and Architecture and Design in Prague
- Languages
- Czech
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Mirko Hanák (26 June 1921 in Turčiansky Svätý Martin — 4 November 1971 in Prague) was a Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator. He became famous mainly for his distinctive illustrations and lithographs with natural themes. The theme of his drawings and prints were often wild animals coming from the Czech countryside.
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Born at Martin in 1921, died in Prague in 1971.
Mirko Hanák studied at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. The recorded working language is Czech. The field of work recorded is visual arts. Places of work recorded in the authority are Kroměříž, Olomouc and Prague.
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