IDENTITY. 100 YEARS OF POLISH ARCHITECTURE - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover a fascinating journey through a hundred years of Polish architecture, presented in a unique collective publication. This book is not just a collection of facts and dates, but above all a story about the evolution of the space that surrounds us. Immerse yourself in the history that shaped Polish cities and villages, reflecting the changing society and culture.

• Richly illustrated with photographs, drawings and plans of the most important objects.
• Divided into five parts, corresponding to the respective thematic exhibitions.
• Curatorial texts by outstanding specialists in the field of architecture.
• Problematic introductions by well-known historians and art critics.
• Panorama of a hundred years of Polish architecture in one volume.
• Analysis of the influence of art, power, society, transfer and transformation on architecture.

The publication "Identity. 100 Years of Polish Architecture" is a unique compendium of knowledge that makes it possible to understand how Polish space has changed over the century. Each of the five parts of the book focuses on a different period and a different guiding theme, showing architecture as a reflection of changing social and political realities. Using the example of Krakow, the years 1918-1939 are shown, with the main theme being Art. In Warsaw (1939-1956) the theme of Power, in Lublin (1956-1970) Society, in Poznan (1970-1989) Transfer and in Katowice (1989-2018) Transformation were examined.

The curatorial texts by Małgorzata Jędrzejczyk, Błażej Brzostek and Grzegorz Mika, Karol Krupa and Marcin Semeniuk, Alicja Gzowska and Natalia Raczkowska and Jakub Świerzawski complement the introductory texts by Andrzej Szczerski, Waldemar Baraniewski, Emilia Kiecko, Łukasz Stanek and Joanna Kusiak. As a result, the reader receives a comprehensive picture of Polish architecture, analyzed from various perspectives.

The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings and plans of the most important objects that form a panorama of a hundred years of Polish architecture. It is not only a read for specialists, but also for all lovers of history, art and architecture who want to better understand the space in which we live. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in Polish cultural heritage.

"Identity. 100 Years of Polish Architecture" is a must-read for architecture students, art historians, urban planners and anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the Polish architectural landscape. Thanks to this book, you can better understand how Poland has changed over the century and what factors have influenced the shaping of our space.