JACEK MALCZEWSKI - NEW HIGH END ALBUM IN ENGLISH & POLISH EDIT. LARGE SIZE

Description: Bilingual edition in English and Polish Explore Malczewski’s enigmatic art , characterized by its mysterious nature and stark contrasts, mirroring the societal sentiments, and personal experiences of the artist. His legacy is preserved in this album curated by Urszula Kozakowska-Zaucha, which showcases over two hundred of his most acclaimed works, sourced from both Polish and international museums and private collections.Jacek Malczewski (1854–1929) is celebrated as one of the most remarkable Polish artists, renowned for his role as a painter and illustrator. He is often hailed as the father of Polish Symbolism in painting and was instrumental in establishing the Society of Polish Artists “Sztuka.” Additionally, he was a member of the avant-garde Zero group. His education in the arts was comprehensive, having studied at the School of Fine Arts in Kraków under the tutelage of Jan Matejko, Władysław Łuszczkiewicz, and Feliks Szynalewski. Further honing his craft, he trained at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.Malczewski’s tenure at the Kraków School of Fine Arts was significant; he served as a professor for many years and held the position of rector twice. His artistic journey began with works that drew heavily on themes of martyrdom and romantic literature, as seen in pieces like “At Stage” (1883), “Christmas Eve in Siberia” (1892), and “Death of Ellenai” (1883). As his style evolved, his later works delved into the realms of symbolism, rich with biblical, mythological, and fairy tale motifs, exemplified in “Meduza” (1895), “Allegro” (1907), and “Christ before Pilate” (1910).His creative output seamlessly blended the prevailing artistic style of his era with historical Polish motifs of martyrdom, the romantic ideals of independence, and elements from Christian and Greek mythology, as well as folk tales. His love for the natural world also found expression in his work.

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