Wednesday, June 25, Prague
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The Slav Epic is a cycle of 20 large canvases painted by Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha between 1910 and 1928. The cycle depicts the mythology and history of Czechs and other Slavic peoples.
The Hussite King Jirí of Podebrady. Depicts Cardinal Fantin's visit to Prague and his ensuing confrontation with King Jirí.
The Slavs in Their Original Homeland. Depicts the 4th to 6th centuries AD when early Slavic agricultural tribes lived unprotected in the marshlands between the Vistula and Dnieper rivers.
The Oath of Omladina Under the Slavic Linden Tree. Depicts Czech youths swearing allegiance to the goddess Slavia beneath a sacred linden tree
Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria. Depicts Simeon I, who reigned from 893 to 927 and ushered in a golden age for the Bulgarian state.
The Introduction of the Slavonic Liturgy. Depicts a pivotal moment where Cyril and Methodius introduced the Slavic liturgy, empowering people to praise God in their native tongue.
After the Battle of Grunwald. Depicts the aftermath of the 1410 Battle of Grunwald, emphasizing the solidarity of the Slavic people. |
