The Turnovo Period of the Children’s Magazine ‘Mladina” (1891–1915). Artistic Aspects Cover Image

Търновският период на детското списание „Младина“ (1891–1915). Художествени аспекти
The Turnovo Period of the Children’s Magazine ‘Mladina” (1891–1915). Artistic Aspects

Author(s): Bogdalina Bratanova
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts, History of Art
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Bulgarian periodical; children’s magazines; education; illustration and decoration; classical and modern; Bulgarian publishers; Bulgarian painters; imprints; engravings

Summary/Abstract: The “Mladina” [“Младина”] (1891–1915) magazine has a considerable role in Bulgarian cultural history. It is an illustrated issue with scientifically and entertaining content basically oriented towards the young readers. The decoration of the magazine follows the spirit of the classicism, which is typical for the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. It contains combination between ready type forms and original graphic drawings or decorative elements. It is worth mentioning that the “Mladina” magazine had the longest history among the other children’s periodical issues during the period. It was edited and circulated in different big Bulgarian cities including Veliko Tаrnovo. This article focuses the attention precisely on the specific features of the magazine during its Tаrnovo period.

  • Issue Year: 2/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 136-143
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bulgarian