Stručni rad
Collection of Graphic Portfolios and Prints of the City Library of Zagreb
Igor Pugelnik
orcid.org/0009-0006-7191-4995
; Gradska knjižnica Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
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Sažetak
Purpose. Since the mid-20th century, the City Library of Zagreb has been collecting graphic portfolios and individual prints by Croatian artists, which are housed in the Collection of Graphic Portfolios and Prints. This paper seeks to highlight the significance and abundance of this category of graphic material, which serves as a vital resource for the examination of the Croatian graphic and artistic landscape.
Approach/methodology/design. The paper presents a brief history of Croatian graphic art from its beginnings to the present day, highlighting prominent graphic artists and graphic publishing in Croatia. It documents the theoretical foundations of graphic portfolios and outlines the collection’s development in both artistic and cultural contexts.
Results. Visual materials are not commonly found in public library collections, making the existence of such a graphic collection in a public library both rare and intriguing. The intention is to document and evaluate the collection to underscore its significance, as well as to explore the potential for the presentation, preservation, and accessibility of these graphic materials to library users.
Social implications. Emphasis is placed on the artistic and societal importance of the collection for the broader community, as well as on the library’s role as a heritage institution in the entire process of building and preserving the collection.
Originality/value. Given that there are few studies dedicated to graphic materials in public libraries, this paper attempts to introduce a unique and often overlooked segment of non-book materials held by the City Library of Zagreb. The collection’s richness and diversity certainly merit such public attention.
Ključne riječi
author-illustrated books; collection of graphic portfolios; fine art; graphic art
Hrčak ID:
334268
URI
Datum izdavanja:
5.8.2025.
Posjeta: 490 *