Author: G. Doug Davis Publisher: Lexington Books ISBN: 1666958700 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 431
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Croatia is a magnificent land full of surprises. Visitors are amazed to discover a country with spectacular natural wonders, a great culinary tradition, excellent wine, architecture, a beautiful language, and a vibrant national culture. While it is a small country when measured in square miles, market size, or military power, it has a rich culture that has profoundly impacted the world. The contributors to Croatian Cultural Renaissance: From the Margins to the Crossroad of Europe were the protagonists who survived the communist period and then lived through the fraught period of the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s; they worked to understand, build, and preserve their cultural identity and freedom as Croatian people. They are diplomats, government officials, artists, and academics who are recognized within Croatia for their intellectual prowess and for their vital and noteworthy contributions to their country. While the chapters explore different areas of Croatia’s national culture, they are united in showing how the national identity and ethos have deep roots and provide insight in what it means to be Croatian today.
Author: Ennio Stipčević Publisher: ISBN: 9782503566412 Category : Croatia Languages : en Pages : 0
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This book is the first more comprehensive effort dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Renaissance music in Croatia. On the pages of this book the dramatis personae comprise priests and heretics, noblemen and tradesmen, men of learning and illiterate fishermen, ladies from high society and courtesans, printers and scribes, patrons of the arts and their proteges - in other words, people participating in one way or another in cultural and artistic events. In spite of grave political problems during the 15th and 16th centuries (the Turks established their power in the north and eastern regions), the Croatian soil was a theatre of vivid musical life. The variety of cultural influences (most important comming from Italy) has been reflectedin some specific phenomena in the Croatian cultural and musical life. Among them are the Catholic liturgy in the native language, the Petrarchan poetry in the Italian language, with which some Dalmatian poets managed to attract the attention of contemporary Italian composers, and finally, the fact that the Croatian coastland was the extreme south-eastern point reached by the widely spreading Netherland Renaissance polyphony. This book focuses on identifying, contextualing and presenting this less known European musical heritage to the wider international public.
Author: Marilyn Cvitanic Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 031335118X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 260
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An expert guide to the present-day cultural life of Croatia and how it has been influenced by the nation's tumultuous past. Culture and Customs of Croatia offers an expert insider's look at a Balkan nation which, for the first time since the 12th century, is free to draw on its own traditions to determine its political, philosophical, and cultural identity. Culture and Customs of Croatia provides a comprehensive overview of Croatian art and culture with an emphasis on the historical factors contributing to contemporary Croatian life. An in-depth exploration of the country's past lays the groundwork for a discussion of a number of current issues, including progress towards EU membership, the expanding role of the Catholic Church, preservation of the country's World Heritage Sites, the growing popularity of the nation's Adriatic coastline as a beach vacation destination, and the complex, still reverberating legacy of the former Yugoslavia.
Author: Hart Daniel Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Croatia is a country with outstanding natural beauty and a deep cultural history. Due to its strategic position at the meeting point of East and West, it has long been a melting pot of various cultures, religions, and customs. The book "Croatia Through the Ages: A Cultural and Historical Overview" provides readers with a thorough and engrossing look into the colorful history and culture of the nation, from its ancient origins to its contemporary accomplishments. The impact of Illyrian tribes, the development of the Croatian Kingdom, the influence of the Byzantine and Venetian empires, the legacy of the Habsburg Empire, and the struggles for independence in the 19th and 20th centuries are all explored in this book, which takes readers on a journey through time. This book provides readers with a thorough grasp of Croatia's distinctive cultural identity by placing a strong emphasis on the country's art, music, literature, and food. "Croatia Through the Ages" is an interesting and educational book for everyone interested in this lovely country, covering everything from the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the Croatian National Revival and the modern-day cultural and economic growth. The complex and fascinating tale of Croatia's cultural and historical legacy is brought to life in this book through colorful descriptions, in-depth historical analysis, and gorgeous images. "Croatia Through the Ages" is a must-read whether you're a seasoned tourist, a history enthusiast, or just curious to learn more about the diversity and depth of Croatian culture. Don't pass up this amazing trip through history and culture!
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