Browse Items · Tyler Collection of Romanian and Modern Art: University of Tasmania

Silvia Radu and Vasile Gorduz in the 1950s

Photograph from Siliva Radu's studio of Silvia and Vasile as young artistis in 1950s Romania.Items relating to Silvia Radu Items relating to Vasile Gorduz

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Self-portrait

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Die Wandmalerei der Nord-Moldau

The frescoes of northern Moldavia. Photos and text

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Sibiu

Monograph on Sibiu. Photos and history of the town. 162 pages

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Pictura Romaneasca din Transilvania I (14th-17th century)

Monograph on Romanian painting in Transylvania (vol. I) between 14th-17th century. Exclusively church paintings, despite the title

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La Broderie Roumaine Ancienne

On the ancient art of Romanian embroidery. 67 pages

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George Enescu: Omagiu cu Prilejul Aniversarii a 100 de Ani de la Nastere

Centenary monograph dedicated to the greatest Romanian composer, George Enescu (1881-1955). Introduction by Zeno Vancea and photos. 151 pages.
Notes: Inscription: “To Geoffrey – a small present for Christmas 1981 – from Mariana and Corneliu. Buc. 26…

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Arta Romaneasca Moderna si Contemporana

Vol. II of Florea’s Arta Romaneasca (Romanian Art). Modern and contemporary Romanian art, including Communist art (e.g. Graphic art, pp.364-382; Sculpture, pp.382-407). 444 pages

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Arta Populara Romaneasca

Romanian folk art, including traditional architecture, furniture, interiors, wood sculpture (domestic objects), woven carpets, pottery, ironmongery, basketry, masks, traditional costumes, decorations and jewellery

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Folio, inscribed

Folio - handmade by Silvia Radu. Although inscribed as having 14 drawings, there are only 12 present. It also contains handmade birthday cards/notes to Geoffrey Tyler, dated 1983 and 1988. It is most likely Tyler added these items later to the folio…

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Birthday card, in folio of 12 drawings

Birthday card with text both sides and original watercolour by Silvia Radu. From Silvia Radu and Vasile Gorduz (Romania) to Geoffrey Tyler (US) in 1988.English translation of text facing the 'spring' watercolour: We are healthy after a spring with…

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