mersad berber, also known as berber, was a bosnian painter born on january 1, 1940, in bosanski petrovac, bosnia and herzegovina. he obtained a ba and ma degree at the ljubljana academy of fine arts and later became a professor at the academy of fine arts in sarajevo. artistic career berber was known for his skilled draughtsmanship in depicting historical and contemporary bosnian themes. his works are characterized by the intermingling of ancient motifs with a more modern commentary, captivating in their iconic mystery and intensity. throughout his career, he created cycles of paintings which…