Art History: The Work of Zdzisław Beksiński, École de Paris, Painting, Sculpture Museum Tour
Led by: Dorota Szomko-Osękowska, MA
The life and work of Zdzisław Beksiński – a tour of the exhibition aimed at introducing the most important biographical themes and highlighting the successive periods in his career (with a distinction made between the artistic techniques used by the artist); the exhibition is enhanced by multimedia presentations.
Renaissance sculpture and painting, illustrated by outstanding works of Polish and European art – the lesson discusses the general historical context of the era and the place of the Renaissance artist in society; it focuses mainly on the works of brilliant representatives of the ‘golden age’, whilst also briefly analysing the work of the style’s precursors and Mannerist artists – presentation
Light and colour – the French Impressionist revolution – the lesson discusses the key principles of Impressionist painting, its groundbreaking significance for European art as a whole, and the work of the movement’s most important representatives, including in Poland – against the backdrop of selected art movements of the 19th and 20th centuries – presentation.
Art Nouveau in architecture, painting and applied arts (including: the artistic facets of Stanisław Wyspiański) – the lesson highlights the stylistic features of Art Nouveau, supported by numerous examples of architectural and pictorial works in Poland and abroad, with particular emphasis on the artistic output of this outstanding Polish artist – presentation.
The École de Paris – this lesson explores the work of artists active in France during the first half of the 20th century, with a particular focus on works held in museum collections – presentation.
Vincent van Gogh – life and works – this lesson presents the biography and work of one of the most outstanding artists of modern art, in comparison with other artists of his time.
