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Michael Rittstein
Michael Rittstein: A Voice of Czech Expressionism Michael Rittstein was born in Prague, Czech Republic in 1949, shaping his artistic vision amidst the complexities of Soviet influence and a burgeoning interest in surrealist ideas. His formative years at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague under Arnošt Paderlík instilled him with a foundational understanding of Baroque aesthetics – specifically the grandeur and dramatic storytelling foun
d in baroque frescoes – which would profoundly impact his subsequent work. This early exposure to monumental art fueled a desire for ambitious narratives within his paintings, reflecting a preoccupation with capturing fleeting moments and conveying emotional depth. Early Influences: Rittstein’s initial artistic explorations were heavily influenced by the stylistic conventions of Baroque painting, particularly its emphasis on theatr…