Czech Cubism

Window display at the Museum of Czech Cubism shop

While in Prague last week, I fell in love with an art form called Czech Cubism. It did not only focused on painting, it went beyond and influenced all realms in art, whether architecture, decorative art or applied art...

Same window display other angle. 

Although, this art form did not flourish as much back in the beginning of last century, it is still considered today as an example of modernity and an outstanding expression that was "ahead of time". I went to the Museum of Czech Cubism on my last day there, and the museum is held at the Black Madonna House, which per se is built in this architectural style. It's a 3 floor museum, with paintings, sketches, furniture and decor items narrating the short lived period. Although, Czech Cubism is not as popular as the French counterpart, it is still a valuable heritage.

Sitting area designed in pure Cubist style.  

This black and white version is much more "Impacting".

But what distinguished this style for the French one, is that it used much brighter color contrasts and sharper angles in design and art. I managed to take pictures of the inside of the museum, but I need to state that I can publish them only because I will use them for personal use and will not commercialize them. Just to clarify. I don't publish things to sell them, on the contrary, everything here is free and DIY, and well I don't seek monetary reward. Now, this is clear. I can continue posting.

Stairs inside museum

More furniture items on display. Amazing truly worth visiting next time you are in Prague.

However, the museum does not limit you to view "maquettes", drawings, paintings, furniture...There is also the option of buying a book at their shop in which you will find a map that indicates the location of all architectural landmarks of the Cubist era. Happily enough some did not suffer any damage through both World Wars and the Soviet oppression. The Diamant house is worth the visit. It is Cubism at it's best. Located on Spalena street, off the huge Tesco store, just a walk down the road, you will find it next to a church.

Diamant House

Jewelry pieces on display at the shop of the museum. Some pieces sold are replicas and are affordable to anyone. 

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