CITIZEN OF PARNASSUS. FINE ARTS IN LIFE AND... - ALEKSANDRA GIEŁDOŃ-PASZEK

Discover a fascinating journey through the world of art and literature in the life of Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz. This monograph by Aleksandra Giełdoń-Paszek is an extraordinary analysis of the influence of fine arts on the work of one of the most important Polish writers of the 20th century. Immerse yourself in the rich world of aesthetics and culture that shaped his writing.

• In-depth analysis of the role of art in Iwaszkiewicz's life
• Topographical classification of the artist's travels
• Detailed analyses of the stages and places of travel experiences
• Different than literary view of the creator's figure
• Rich literature on the subject
• For readers familiar with the writer's work and biography

The book shows how important art was in shaping the aesthetic worldview of Iwaszkiewicz, a creator with extraordinary artistic culture. The presence of art and related issues in his prose and poetry is a natural consequence of his interests. An important place in the writer's biography was also occupied by travels, which can be called cultural travels, referring to the 19th-century tradition of this genre.

The author, citing a rich literature on the subject, tries to carry out a "topographical classification" of the artist's travels, extremely patiently and meticulously analyzing individual stages, places, types of travel experiences. This unique view of Iwaszkiewicz's work, presented by an art historian, offers new perspectives and interpretations of his works.

The publication of the University of Silesia Publishing House is a must-read for all lovers of literature and art who want to deepen their knowledge about the life and work of Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz. Get to know the fascinating world of inspirations and influences that shaped one of the most outstanding Polish writers.

The book is aimed at readers familiar with the writer's work and biography. Written by an art historian, it presents a slightly different than literary view of the creator from Stawisko. The edition contains 440 pages in 212x154 mm format, bound in a brochure. Year of publication: 2014.