Vladimír Holub in the Context of Modern Art of 20th Century

This thesis focuses on the personality of Vladimir Holub (1912-1995), the South Bohemian artist and an unjustly neglected solitaire who, with his contribution to Czech modern art, belongs to an important but so far unmapped chapters of the Czech cultural history. Vladimir Holub is primarily associated with Surrealism. In addition to his artwork and sculptural work is also remarkable his rich correspondence with many leading personalities of national and world art and literature. The thesis focuses at this correspondence, which is stored in the PNP. The thesis is divided into several chapters, in which the author interprets Holub's life based on several key areas, which were essential in his life. The main topics are politics, art (and especially literature) and friends. Their importance will be documented in subsequent correspondence, which brings a cut through Holub's intellectual life as well as his life and work. In the beginning the author captures Holub's detailed biography, which is completed with directily his memories or memories of his closest friends. That demonstrates the artist's unique proof of authenticity. Despite the adversity, at the time of his being, Vladimir Holub is trying to retain his artistic and intellectual identity, which is also analyzed by the author of the thesis