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17-612: The history of Tartu Art School is closely linked to the Tartu National Art Institute and therefore to the influential Pallas art school which was renamed the Konrad Mägi Higher State School of Art in the early Soviet era. In 1944 the school adopted the name National Art Institute of Tartu. In the 1940s the institutions that provided higher art education in Estonia were in both Tallinn and Tartu. However, at

34-452: A portion of the faculty and the facilities. Konrad M%C3%A4gi Konrad Vilhelm Mägi (1 November 1878 – 15 August 1925) was an Estonian painter, primarily known for his landscape work. He was one of the most colour-sensitive Estonian painters of the first decades of the 20th century, and Mägi's works on motifs of the island of Saaremaa are the first modern Estonian nature paintings. Mägi received his elementary art education from

51-463: Is also considered the official birthday of Tartu Art School (the name was officially changed in 1960). In its first year of existence only courses in art pedagogy were taught with sculpting, decorating and fashion design disciplines being added to the curriculum during the next few years. The next couple of decades were a time of stable growth for TAS. During the 90's the school moved to its own building on Tähe street. TAS relocated again in early 2010 and

68-501: Is currently situated on Eha street (Eha 41) in the district of Karlova in Tartu. Students who enroll at Tartu Art School can choose one of four disciplines: interior design (decorator-stylists), print media design-desktop publishing, illustration and 3D-modelling. In addition to basic art studies (drawing, painting, graphics, sculpting, composition, typography, chromatics etc.), TAS study programs include animation and photography. Depending on

85-563: The "summer capital" Pärnu ). During the 2005–2006 season it became the site for FIS Cross-Country World Cup events. Otepää is located the highest of the Estonian cities, up to 152 meters above sea level. [1] The name Otepää means 'Ott's Head' in South Estonian , where ott is a euphemism for 'bear'. The first settlement in Otepää was in 6th century BC. It has been inhabited continuously since

102-508: The 6th-7th centuries. Otepää (or Odenpäh) was historically important as the site of a Viking hill fort and medieval castle. The fortress was first mentioned in Rus' sources in 1116 when the princes of Novgorod and Pskov undertook an expedition against Tartu and Otepää. The conquest of Estonia during the Northern Crusades began with an attack on the fortress at Otepää in 1208. The fort

119-519: The Art Nouveau ideal of beauty: Holsti (1916). In his later portraits from the 1920s, a more serious temper is expressed: Madonna (1923–1924). Otep%C3%A4%C3%A4 Otepää (formerly Nuustaku ) is a town in Valga County , southern Estonia . It is the administrative centre of Otepää Parish . Otepää is a popular skiing resort, popularly known as the "winter capital" of Estonia (in contrast to

136-512: The anxious times: Pühajärv ( Lake Püha ); (1918–1920), Otepää maastik ( Landscape of Otepää ); (1918–1920). Also influenced by Expressionism are his big figure compositions Pietà (1919), Kolgata ( Golgatha ) (1921). Mägi's new artistic period, begun on a trip to Italy , brought calmer tempers: Varemed Capril ( Ruins in Capri ; 1922–1923). Along with nature pictures, he painted flowers and portraits. Mägi's mostly beautiful female models express

153-553: The castle of Otepää and it dates to at least 1396. In 1862, the settlement was named Nuustaku and granted town privileges. In 1876, Tartu Estonian Farmers' Society and Estonian Farmer's Society held the first agricultural fair at Nuustaku church manor. On June 4, 1884, the flag that was to become the national flag of Estonia was dedicated in the Nuustaku Church as the flag of the Estonian Students' Society . The name Nuustaku

170-545: The current headmistress is Kadi Kreis (since August 2000). Many influential artists on the Estonian and international art scene have graduated from Tartu Art School including: Tartu Art College was founded on the 1st of August 2000. It provides undergraduate level art education and is closely linked to Tartu Art School as a large percentage of the TAS graduates continue their studies at the college. The two biggest art schools in Tartu are situated right next to each other and also share

187-693: The drawing courses of the German Artisans' Society of Tartu (1899–1902.) At the same time, he was keenly engaged in theater, violin, and various sports. Mägi continued his art education as an unattached student in Saint Petersburg (1903–1905), studying under Amandus Adamson . In the autumn of 1907, he went to Paris . There Mägi studied at a free academy. From 1908 to 1910, he lived in Norway . In 1912, Mägi returned to Tartu, where he worked as an art teacher. In Åland , he created delicate plant vignettes in

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204-640: The end of the decade the Soviet Council of Ministers ruled that the National Art Institute of Tartu be united with the National Art Institute of Tallinn, concentrating all the higher education in art in the capital. The only function that the former National Art Institute of Tartu performed at the time was preparing future students set for the institute in Tallinn and training aspiring art teachers. Tartu Visual Art School opened its doors on July 1, 1951 which

221-515: The field of study, students need to have graduated from a primary school or a secondary school. A youth contest which has been held for nearly 6 years gives a few aspiring TAS students a chance to enroll at the school without having to take the entrance exams. Students graduate after 3.5 years. The academic year begins in September and is divided into two semesters. Additionally, TAS has individual study programs for adults. About 50 teachers work at TAS and

238-689: The importance of Otepää waned as Tartu , which was the seat of the Bishopric, grew in importance. The castle at Otepää was destroyed, but there is no written evidence of when the castle was abandoned. Archaeologist have argued that the castle was inhabited as late as 1477. But it is more commonly believed that the castle was razed by the Livonian Order in 1396 during a conflict with the Bishopric of Dorpat . The earliest surviving firearm in Europe has been found in

255-464: The style of Art Nouveau : Kahekesi ( Two together ; 1908; China ink drawing). In Paris, Mägi was influenced by Impressionism and Fauvism , which had a significant impact on his colours: Lilleline väli majakesega ( A flower field with a little house ; 1908–1909), Norra maastik männiga ( A Norwegian landscape with a pine ; 1910). From 1918, the influence of Expressionism is manifest, fostered by Mägi's extreme sensitivity and emotional response to

272-527: Was attacked again in 1217, when Christianized southern Estonians stopped the Kievan Rus' advances. The fort at Otepää was finally conquered in 1224 by German crusaders. Hermann of Dorpat , the first Prince-Bishop of the Bishopric of Dorpat (1224–1248) within the Livonian Confederation, built an episcopal castle at Otepää, which was the first stone fortress built in Estonia. During the 14th century

289-520: Was changed to Otepää in 1922. Otepää became a town in 1936. Otepää St. Mary's Church is located in the town. During Middle Ages, it is known three sacral buildings. The oldest parts of current church building dates back to 1860s. Major re-building took place 1889–1890 (architect R. Guleke). Otepää is situated in a landscape known as the Otepää Upland . The area is hilly and contains numerous lakes, including Lake Pühajärv . Otepää's municipal status

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