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Erwin Czerwenka artysta malarz – a New Book Published by IRSA

The rich artistic output of Erwin Czerwenka (1887–1970) follows the most important artistic trends of the first half of the 20th century. A painter and draughtsman, experienced teacher and stained-glass designer, he actively participated in Cracow’s artistic life, engaging in social activities of the local artist’s union.

Erwin Czerwenka artysta malarz

The rich artistic output of Erwin Czerwenka follows the most important artistic trends of the first half of the 20th century. A painter and draughtsman, experienced teacher and stained-glass designer, he actively participated in Cracow’s artistic life. It is hoped that with bringing this painter to light this publication will fill a significant gap in the history of Polish 20th-century art.

A new issue of Artibus et Historiae, 90, 2024, has appeared

Papers included in the volume concern subjects ranging from Opus Florentinum orphreys in the Hispanic Society of New York, meaning of Leonardo’s Salvator Mundi, identification of sitters depicted on portraits, paintings by Tintoretto in the ‘Sala d’Albergo’ in the Scuola di San Rocco in Venice to the picture collection of the 2nd Earl de Grey at 4 St Jame’s Square in London.

A new issue of Artibus et Historiae, 89, 2024, has appeared

Papers included in the volume concern subjects ranging from life and artistic output of Felipe Morras, to paintings by Hans Baldung Grien and Jusepe de Ribera, painted decoration of a harpsichord by Tintoretto, drawings for the Sala di Costantino, to the details about life of Julia Lama as a female artist in Venice in the 18th century.

L’Âne qui joue de la lyre – a New Book Published by IRSA

‘L’Âne qui joue de la lyre’ (‘Donkey playing the lyre’) – a legendary script by Jadwiga Kukułczanka, which enchanted Wojciech Jerzy Has and became his last unexecuted film project. Kukułczanka’s play is a ‘total work of art’ – a journey in time and space, full of surprising encounters, reaching back to the tradition of Socratic dialogues.

Jadwiga Kukułczanka
L’Âne qui joue de la lyre

‘L’Âne qui joue de la lyre’ – a legendary script by Jadwiga Kukułczanka, which enchanted Wojciech Jerzy Has and became his last unexecuted film project. Kukułczanka’s play is a ‘total work of art’ – a journey in time and space, full of surprising encounters, reaching back to the tradition of Socratic dialogues.

A new issue of Artibus et Historiae, 88, 2023, has appeared

Papers included in the volume concern subjects ranging from sculptures made by Veit Stoss, to paintings by Paolo Veronese and Filippino Lippi, illustrations of medieval manuscripts, sculptures decorating the façade of Santa Maria del Giglio in Veniceto the formation of the picture collection of the Earls Cowper at Panshanger