Life and Academic Career
Bohdan Lacina was a Czech painter, graphic artist, illustrator, sculptor, and pedagogue. Born in Sněžné, Czech Republic, he pursued his artistic education through various institutions, including a technical school in Brno and the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Prague. His academic journey was shaped by mentors such as Oldřich Blažíček and Cyril Bouda.
Beyond his creative practice, Lacina held significant roles in academia. He served as a professor and teacher in several locations, including Jevlíček and Boskovice. His career in higher education included positions at the Research Institute of J. A. Komenský in Brno and the University of Applied Arts in Brno. He eventually became a professor and head of the Department of Art History at the Faculty of Arts, Brno University, where he served until his death in Brno.
Artistic Contributions and Works
Lacina's artistic output spanned multiple disciplines, including painting, graphics, and book illustration. He was a member of the Surrealist Group Ra and participated in the Art tchécoslovaque expeditions to Paris and Brussels. His work in book graphics was extensive, having illustrated more than 60 titles, including works such as Gilgamesh and fables by I. A. Krylov.
His notable paintings and graphic works include:
