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Tall , Lydia, CARLSBAD REPORT , Nr 7/2013 , p ?

Iconic painted curtain Carlsbad Carlsbad Theatre
Allegorical apotheosis of poetic art
Historical building of the City Theatre is an architectural and artistic gem spa town. This majestic building was built between 1884 - 1886 according to a design from the studio of famous Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer , hiding in the interiors of precious cultural wealth. Admirers magnificent work of architecture which its creators put into neo- robes ,
are particularly impressed by the views of its interior . Statues and paintings of the interior corresponds perfectly with the architectural design of the building and gives it the ultimate elegance. The most valuable part of the decoration of the palace theater vyšperkovaného artistically painted curtain is crafted with the renowned painter's championship trio of Viennese artists in the composition of the brothers Gustav and Ernst Klimt and Franz Matsch . Painters trio dominated by the figure of Gustav Klimt, who is one of the most famous painters of Europe. Joint work of painters beside the famous curtain and allegorical figural paintings on the vaulted ceiling of the auditorium. The author of tempera paintings on canvas the adhesive directly onto the wall above the proscenium , which complements the action displayed on the curtain , the Ernst Klimt .
Hand painted curtain , one of the most beautiful in Europe , displays a complex allegory expressing celebration of poetic art . Contemporary observers will likely be the story depicted on canvas curtain seem difficult to read. Although able to perceive the aesthetic plane works , the essence of this story , but he remains due to lack of knowledge of mythology hidden. But that's only until
before curtain time they see with their own eyes . Painting is so successful and impressive that directly provokes the mind to begin the quest for the essence of the story illustrated .
Figural composition shows a seated poet surrounded by beautiful women who can inspire poetic creation. Closest to him are three Muses , which represent the main theater bundle . Poet and Muse inspires comedy Thaleia accompanied by music Muse Euterpe and Terpsichore Muse of dance . The company makes them even Muses Melpomene , Kalliopé , Cleo and uranium together with man, woman and child as an expression of an ideal family. Curtain Makers cast in the roles of the Muses displayed on the main scene Klimt's three sisters - Klara and Johanna Hermína . Sami painters on canvas curtain stylized roles Renaissance musicians. In the lower left corner and Franz plays the violin , the flute Gustav
Ernst and the lute . The picture is framed by rampant tomato decoration . In pseudorokokových ornaments are hidden Amor, messengers of love and wild fauns . The audience in the stands can before the performance starts admire the artistic beauty of the work, but also his beautiful message. Art as would be the necessity of invention and creative talent that upgraded from above in an otherworldly state.
Muses are daughters of the supreme god Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne . In mythology goddess posing as art. The Greeks and Romans is represented as a woman whose beauty is equal to the most beautiful goddesses . Characterized by a love of singing and dancing , which obveselovaly gods and artists. Special attention to his favorite poets , playwrights , singers and actors, which sensitively projected curtain makers in their work . Carlsbad theater and arts patron inhabit . Screen kiss man has felt the large number of artists . " It is fortunate for the world that they love Muse , " says the Homeric hymns .
Unique painted curtain from 1886 is a fine jewel and priceless art
and historical value . Curtain with dimensions of 8.70 x 10.80 m was sutured six pieces of coarse linen , weighing 230 kg . Even this artistic jewel to avoid the deterioration process works . 1995 was due to the damaged curtain time for complex transport restored in Hostivař studios. At that time undergoing total renovation of Carlsbad theater , and so was the curtain throughout the repair in the hall of the Rudolfinum . After three years to visitors from around the world to admire this unique work of art in Prague. The theater of Karlovy Vary restored curtain back in June of 1999. In the modern history of Carlsbad theater curtain so in its full glory once again tells the story of celebrating the art of poetry .
Tall , Lydia, CARLSBAD REPORT , Nr 7/2013 , p ?