The Turnovo Period of the Children’s Magazine ‘Mladina” (1891–1915). Artistic Aspects

The “Mladina” [“Младина”] (1891–1915) magazne has a conciderable role in Bulgarian cultural history. It is an illustrated issue with sietnifically and entertaining content basically oriented towords the young readers. The decoration of the magazine follows the spirit of the classicism, which is typical for the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. It contains combination between ready type forms and original graphic drawings or decorative elements. It is worth mentioning that the “Mladina” magazine had the longest history among the other children’s periodical issues during the period. It was edited and circulated in different big Bulgarian cities including Veliko Tаrnovo. This article focuses the attention precisely on the specific features of the magazine during its Tаrnovo period