TRAVELS THROUGH ITALY WITH ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI

Discover the fascinating world of Italian art and culture, traveling in the footsteps of one of the most extraordinary Baroque artists – Artemisia Gentileschi. This book is not only a guide to painting, but also an intimate journey through the life and work of a woman who dared to defy the conventions of her time. Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes of Italy, learn about its rich history and discover the places that inspired Artemisia to create unforgettable works.

• Travel in the footsteps of Artemisia Gentileschi through Italy
• Discover the places that inspired the artist
• Learn about the achievements of other outstanding female artists
• Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Italian Renaissance
• Learn more about Artemisia's life and work
• Experience an unforgettable journey through Italy

Father Witold Kawecki, the author of this extraordinary publication, takes us on a journey through Italy, showing the achievements of female artists, especially Artemisia Gentileschi. Her life and work reflect contemporary Italy, combining ancient traditions with Christian roots. Artemisia, born in Rome, was artistically shaped in Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance and the center of art.

During this literary pilgrimage, we will wander through places where Artemisia certainly was, where she worked and created. The author will also tell about corners that he only assumes she could have stayed in. He superimposes the topography of her travels on the map of contemporary Italy, creating a guide to the painter's work, which at the same time becomes a description of a journey through beautiful Italy. This book is also a story about other female artists working on the Apennine Peninsula: about the nun Plautilla Nelli, about Lavinia Fontana, about Elisabeth Siriani, about Sofonisba Anguissola, about Angelica Kauffman and about Tamara Łempicka.

Father Witold Kawecki, a Redemptorist, professor of theological sciences in the field of theology of culture and media, deals with the theology of beauty, visual culture, media-cultural communication and political culture. He is the head of the Department of Cultural and Artistic Communication at UKSW. Writer, media man, journalist and cultural expert, author of over 30 books and hundreds of articles, collaborator of many radio and television stations. Author of bestsellers: Secrets of Caravaggio, Tuscany you don't know, Rome, my city. The Jedność publishing house presents this unique publication in a hardcover with a dust jacket, consisting of 512 pages in 248x193 mm format. Year of publication: 2024.