This project was part of the Integral Design Studio The Sublime Landscape and its
Relation to Labour at IZK-Institute for Contemporary Art, Faculty of Architecture,
Graz University of Technology. The Studio was convened by Dubravka Sekulić and Milica Tomić.
The research argues that the decision of what to depict in landscape painting is just as
significant as what is deliberately concealed. These depictions often reflect the social,
political, and cultural dynamics of the period, revealing more about the values and ideologies
of the time as the visible elements convey. By examining the underlying politics and power
structures that influenced these artistic decisions, we gain a deeper understanding of the
historical realities and social conditions that shaped the contexts in which these paintings
were commissioned. This approach highlights the dual role of landscape painting as both an
artistic expression and a historical document, offering critical insights into the narratives
and perspectives that were prioritized or marginalized within a given context.
