LIFE IN A SPHERE. PARMIGIANINO, ASHBERY AND ART... - GRZEGORZ JANKOWICZ

Discover a fascinating journey through the world of art and literature, where 16th-century Mannerism meets American Postmodernism. In his book "Life in a Sphere", Grzegorz Jankowicz analyzes two exceptional works: the painting by Francesco Mazzuoli, known as Parmigianino, and the poem by John Ashbery. Both bear the same title, "Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror", and raise questions about identity, perception, and relationships with the outside world.

• Analysis of two works of art: Parmigianino's painting and Ashbery's poem.
• Multifaceted perspective: identity, perception, relationships with the world.
• Attempt to capture the elusive "self": how to protect oneself from solipsism?
• Transformation of reality: through painting and poetry.
• Inspiration for further reflections: on art and life.
• By Grzegorz Jankowicz: a respected philosopher of literature and essayist.

This book is not only an analysis of works of art, but also a profound reflection on the human condition in a world that is constantly changing. Parmigianino and Ashbery, although separated by time and space, face similar challenges: how to capture oneself and one's life, when it constantly slips out of our hands? How to look in the mirror to recognize oneself and at the same time not succumb to self-referential passion? Jankowicz leads the reader through a labyrinth of interpretations, revealing the richness and complexity of both works.

Grzegorz Jankowicz, a philosopher of literature, philologist, essayist, editor, and translator, is the program director of the Conrad Festival and the culture editor of "Tygodnik Powszechny". His rich experience and erudition make reading "Life in a Sphere" a true intellectual feast. The author successfully combines literary analysis with philosophical reflection, creating a work that will surely interest both art and literature lovers.

The Jagiellonian University Press presents readers with a book that makes you think and provokes questions. "Life in a Sphere" is a must-read for all those who want to explore the mysteries of art and literature and seek answers to fundamental questions about the meaning of life and identity. The book has 166 pages, a format of 15x23 cm and a paperback cover.