Marija Vucic
@marija-vucic
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, I am a contributing writer and an aspiring poetry writer. Graduating from the University of Zagreb in Natural Sciences and Graphics, I value the importance of visual arts and design. As a former journalism student, I possess a fair amount of knowledge regarding literary journalism. I am very passionate about anything concerning films, music, and culture at large.
Rembrandt: The Maestro of Light and Shadow
Rembrandt is celebrated as one of the greatest artists of all time. The Baroque painter of light and shade left behind a great legacy, distinguished by its true-to-life poetic beauty.
Codex Gigas: Myths Surrounding the Medieval Manuscript
Codex Gigas, known as “the Devil’s Bible”, is the world’s most extensive medieval manuscript. It remains veiled in mysteries and legends.
A Week of Kindness: Exploring Max Ernst’s Surrealist Visual Novel
Max Ernst's Une Semaine de Bonté consists of five surrealist collage pamphlets. Divided into seven parts, one for each day of the week, the visual novel is a masterpiece.
Zdzisław Beksiński’s Dystopian World of Death, Decay and Darkness
Zdzisław Beksiński continues to bewitch the world with his hauntingly mesmerizing paintings. Surrealist heritage in his works can be recognized through abstractionism, mysticism, and the exploration of subconscious metaphors.
Antonio Salieri: The Truth About The Misjudged Composer
Who was Antonio Salieri? Take a look at the tainting life and the legacy of the underrated Italian composer.
Amadeus vs. Salieri: A Feud Between Bitter Rivals
Learn about the enigmatic relationship between two ingenious composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, and its depiction on the silver screen in the famous film Amadeus (1984).
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Life Of Mastery, Spirituality, And Freemasonry
The famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart left behind a legacy that could only have been created by a musical genius. His life was, however, veiled with mystery!
Echoes of Religion and Mythology: Trail Of Divinity In Modern Music
The influence of religious narratives and ancient myths is ever-present, so much so that we see the traces of their influence in the lyrics of modern music.