Renato Percan
Renato Percan (29 October 1936 – 21 October 2013) was an Istrian painter. Percan was part of the Labin-based group Labinski atelieri, which included, among others, Orlando Mohorović.[1] Percan was awarded the Order of Danica Hrvatska with the effigy of Marko Marulić in 1996 for his contributions to culture.[2] Percan was a member of the Croatian Society of Fine Arts.[3]
Renato Percan | |
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| Born | 29 October 1936 Trget, near Labin, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 21 October 2013 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Nedešćina, Croatia |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Alma mater | Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Movement | Modernism, symbolism, art Nouveau |
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He was born in Trget, near Labin, Istria.[3] He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Zagreb in 1966.[3] Percan was in the class of professor Albert Kinert. Percan's works have been described as "full of energy and eroticism."[3] His death did not leave a strong echo in the Croatian public.[4]
References
- "Labinski atelieri,". Istrian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- "Odluka o odlikovanju Redom Danice Hrvatske s likom Marka Marulića broj 01-051-96-13-1-11/1". Narodne Novine. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- Dorani, Danijela. "Umro Renato Percan". HRT [Croatian Radiotelevision]. Archived from the original on 11 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- Novi list Tatjana Gromača Vadanjel: Hrvatsko slikarstvo i Renato Percan, December 7, 2014 (accessed May 13, 2016)
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