Bogdan Kršić

Artist and academic. He is widely considered one of the greatest book illustrators and designers in the former Yugoslavia. Born in Sarajevo, he graduated from the Academy of Applied Arts (Belgrade) in 1957 and received his master's degree in 1959. He worked at the Academy, later the Faculty of Applied Arts, from 1962 to 1997. He has lectured at the Department of Applied Graphics, Graphics and Book Atelier, subject Graphic Book. In addition, he was vice-rector, c. d. dean, vice dean and head of the Department. He graphically designed the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. He received numerous national and international awards.