Finnish art over the centuries

Art - a reflection of its people

Ferdinand von Wright, Albert Edelfelt, Helene Schjerfbeck, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simberg, Ville Vallgren, Magnus Enckell, Wäinö Aaltonen - these are names both in Finland and abroad.

This concise, richly illustrated general presentation show basic trends in the history of Finnish art, describes the art currents of our own time, and presents contemporary artists who have made a reputation f;r themselves in the world's great cultural metropolises.