SLAVIC MELANCHOLY - LESZEK GARDEŁA

Discover a fascinating journey into the depths of the Slavic soul and get to know the work of the forgotten artist, Stanisław Jakubowski. His works, full of Polishness and Slavicness, take us to the world of ancient beliefs and customs. Immerse yourself in a melancholic mood and let yourself be carried away by the imagination that led him to ancient Slavdom.

• The first monograph bringing closer the life and work of Stanisław Jakubowski
• Versatile artist: painter, graphic artist, illustrator, pedagogue
• Researcher of Slavdom: both contemporary and ancient
• Collector and ethnographer fascinated by native culture
• Rediscovered after years of oblivion
• Inspiration for lovers of Slavic history and art
• A captivating read for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of the ancient Slavs

Stanisław Jakubowski (1885-1964) is an extremely interesting figure. Associated with Przemyśl, and then with Krakow, he was an artist with versatile horizons and aspirations. His works, forgotten for years, have recently been rediscovered, both during thematic exhibitions and on the Polish art market. Leszek Gardeła, the author of the monograph, shares with readers his research and collecting passion, leading us through his own searches for the artist's works and the meanings contained therein.

Leszek Gardeła (1984) is a doctor habilitated in archeology, one of the leading specialists in the field of studies on early medieval Slavdom and Scandinavia. He is the manager and participant of numerous research projects in Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Great Britain and the Isle of Man, and the author of seven monographs and nearly 200 articles. For 20 years, he has been collecting works by Stanisław Jakubowski and other Polish artists who were close to ancient Slavdom. His monograph is not only a scientific study, but also a personal story about the fascination with the artist and his work.

This book is an invitation to the world of Slavic melancholy, to the world of imagination and ancient beliefs. It is a journey through the life and work of an artist who captured the spirit of ancient Slavdom in his works. It is a must-read for all lovers of Slavic history, art and culture. Let yourself be transported back in time and discover the beauty of a forgotten world.

The monograph leads us through our own searches for the artist's works and the meanings contained therein. It reveals the path to hard-to-find sources that testify to his life and work, which culminates in the home of the Stanisław Jakubowski Family. It is a fascinating story about passion, research and the discovery of forgotten cultural treasures.