ON MAPS SEEN ELSEWHERE - IGOR PIOTROWSKI

Discover the fascinating world of cartography and its impact on Polish culture of the 20th century. Igor Piotrowski's book is an extraordinary journey through the maps of Miron Białoszewski, which become the key to understanding pivotal moments in Polish history. Learn how war, occupation, and the Stalinist era influenced the perception of maps and how creators such as Witold Gombrowicz or Tadeusz Konwicki deconstructed the idea of the modern map. Immerse yourself in a reading that recreates a broader context of cultural cartographic pragmatics and outlines areas in which maps co-created the Polish imaginarium of the last century.

• Analysis of Miron Białoszewski's maps: Understanding his work through the prism of cartography.
• Pivotal periods in Polish history: The impact of war, occupation, and Stalinism on the perception of maps.
• Thematic-genre representations: The evolution of space maps and plans of rapidly developing cities in the 20th century.
• Deconstruction of the idea of the modern map: Juxtaposition of Białoszewski with Gombrowicz and Konwicki.
• Cultural cartographic pragmatics: Recreating a broader context and areas in which maps co-created the Polish imaginarium.

In his book, Igor Piotrowski takes us on an extraordinary journey through maps that are not only a navigational tool but also a carrier of cultural and historical meanings. The author analyzes how maps were perceived and used in various historical periods, from war and occupation to the Stalinist era. Through the prism of Miron Białoszewski's works, Piotrowski examines how maps influenced Polish identity and imagination.

This book is not only an analysis of cartography but also a profound study of Polish culture and history. Piotrowski juxtaposes Białoszewski with other outstanding creators such as Witold Gombrowicz and Tadeusz Konwicki to show how different artists deconstructed the idea of the modern map. As a result, the reader gains a broader insight into how maps co-created the Polish imaginarium of the last century.

“On Maps Seen Elsewhere” is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, and cartography. This book helps to understand how maps influence our perception of the world and how they shape our identity. It is a fascinating journey through Polish history and culture, which will certainlyExpanded description: Igor Piotrowski's book is a fascinating journey through the world of cartography and its impact on Polish culture of the 20th century. The author analyzes the maps of Miron Białoszewski, comparing them with the works of Witold Gombrowicz and Tadeusz Konwicki to show how maps co-created the Polish imaginarium of the last century. A must-read for history and culture lovers.