Chapter pointsout the similarities and contrast in the integral concepts of nationality and internationality as presented by the Avant-garde ReD (Revue Devětsi) an Listy pro umění a kritiku (Art and Criticism). Author focuses on the conceptual work of leading critics and theorist, such as K.
Teige, B. Václavek, B.
Fučík, M. Dvořák.
Their polemical writings are considered against the background of contemporary questions in the arts.