BOŻENA FABIANI SAVING ART THE FATE OF ITALIAN WORKS DURING WORLD WAR II

World War II posed a significant threat to works of art scattered throughout Europe. In "Saving Art" by Bożena Fabiani, the reader will find answers to the questions of how Italian works survived, who undertook their rescue, and how they were protected from war destruction. It is a story about people who risked their lives to hide, transport, and secure paintings, sculptures, and frescoes. No museum was saved by chance, but by the heroic effort of people for whom art was of paramount importance. The book contains numerous stories about the wartime fate of works of art, enriched with archival photographs and digressions devoted to artists.

• Fascinating story about the heroism of art lovers.
• Archival photographs enriching the content.
• Digressions devoted to artists.
• In-depth analysis of the wartime fate of works of art.
• Answers to questions about the survival of Italian works of art.

Bożena Fabiani, the author of the book, passionately and engagingly describes the wartime realities in which art lovers and protectors functioned. Her work is a tribute to those who devotedly cared for Italy's cultural heritage. This publication is a testament to extraordinary determination and love for art that survived even the most difficult times. It is a book for anyone who appreciates beauty and history, as well as for those who want to learn about lesser-known aspects of World War II.

The Scientific Publishing House PWN, known for high-quality scientific and popular science publications, hands the reader a book that certainly deserves attention. "Saving Art" is not only a report from the past, but also an inspiration to reflect on the value of culture and heritage in our lives. This publication, based on reliable sources and enriched with numerous illustrations, is a valuable addition to the library of every history and art lover. Its reading allows us to understand how many sacrifices were required to save what is most valuable in European culture.

The book "Saving Art" is also a moving story about the strength of the human spirit and the indomitable will to survive. In the face of war and destruction, the protagonists of this story did not give up, but took up a heroic struggle to preserve the cultural heritage for future generations. Their attitude is an example that even in the most difficult moments of history, the love of art and culture can be a motor for action and survival. This book is a history lesson, but also an inspiration to act and care for our own cultural heritage.