Jindrich Styrsky
1899–1942 · Czech · 8 artworks
SurrealismCubismPhotomontageAutomatismCollageDreamlike imageryJuxtaposition
artist bio
Jindřich Štyrský was a Czech artist who significantly contributed to the Surrealist movement. He was known for his diverse artistic output, including painting, photography, collage, and book illustration, often exploring themes of the subconscious and the uncanny.
what you'll learn
Studying Štyrský's work allows students to explore the fusion of Cubist structure with Surrealist dreamscapes. Students can learn about automatism, collage techniques, and the representation of psychological states in art.
