Ivan Generalić

1914–1992 · Croatian · 30 artworks

Naïve Art (Primitivism)Detailed depiction of rural lifeUse of vibrant colorsSimplified forms and flattened perspectiveSurreal or dreamlike imageryEmphasis on folk traditions

artist bio

Ivan Generalić was a Croatian painter, one of the most important figures in naïve art. His detailed and often surreal scenes of rural life brought international attention to the Hlebine School and influenced many subsequent naïve artists.

what you'll learn

Studying Generalić's work allows students to explore the characteristics of Naïve art, including simplified forms, bright colors, and a lack of traditional perspective. Students can also learn about the importance of personal experience and cultural context in art.

related: Henri Rousseau, Grandma Moses

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30 artworks

Peasant with wheelbarrow

1944