Artista
Nascido em Sremski Karlovci, Serbia
**early life and education**
dimitrije bašičević, a renowned yugoslavian artist, curator, and art critic, was born on april 21, 1921, in šid, serbia. he pursued his higher education in art history and philosophy at the university of vienna and later at the university of zagreb.
**artistic contributions**
bašičević's artistic production encompassed a wide range of mediums, including handmade books, sculptures, and paintings. his work significantly contributed to the development of abstract art in croatia. notably, his research and writings on art had a profound impact on the yugoslavian art scene.
**notable positions and achievements**
completed a phd in 1957 on the topic of sava šumanović's work worked as a curator and assistant at the yugoslavian academy of art and science * founded the peasant art gallery in 1952, which later became the gallery of primitive art, where he served as curator until 1964 * appointed as chairman of the center for film photography and television, part of the museum of contemporary art, zagreb, in 1971
**legacy and later life**
bašičević's writings on photography and art were frequently published, reflecting his dedication to promoting yugoslavian art. he retired in 1982 and passed away on december 18, 1987.
dimitrije bašičević's artistic legacy can be seen in the numerous exhibitions he organized, which played a crucial role in the growth of abstract art in eastern europe.
his contributions to yugoslavian art are still celebrated today, with his work remaining an integral part of the country's cultural heritage.
**relevant artworks and artists on AllPaintingsStore.com**
* [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/dimitrije-basicevic](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/dimitrije-basicevic) - explore dimitrije bašičević's artworks and learn more about his artistic journey. * /en/art/show/art-d3an7v-en/ - discover the artworks exhibited in national museum belgrade, serbia, featuring notable artists and their masterpieces.
**museums and institutions**
* narodni muzej belgrade, serbia - a prominent cultural institution with a rich history, housing an extensive collection of artworks. /en/art/show/art-d3anyr-en/ * museum of contemporary art, zagreb - a significant art institution in yugoslavia, where bašičević served as chairman of the center for film photography and television.
