"Piast (Angels at Piast's)"|| Time of Art – Interpretations. Learning to Read Images

Zofia Stryjeńska "Piast (Angels at Piast's)"

May 14th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Rzeszowskie Piwnice cinema hall

Participation: Meetings dedicated to adults, tickets priced at PLN 45 for single tickets, available online and at the box office from February 24th
Accessibility: architecturally accessible space, accessible restrooms, elevator to the left of the entrance door

Zofia Stryjeńska's painting "Angels at Piast" combines a fascination with folklore with the elegance of Art Deco, showcasing the colorful and unique work of a painter who achieved fame during her lifetime.

During our final meeting, we will explore the work of Zofia Stryjeńska. The painter, who broke the artistic bank and achieved fame during her lifetime, remains one of the most colorful figures in Polish art history. "Angels at Piast's," a substantial composition created by the painter, will serve as the basis for a discussion of her unmistakable style.

The "Time of Art – Interpretations: Learning to Read Images" class is dedicated to the conscious perception of works of art and the interpretation of paintings. The program includes analysis of composition, symbolism, emotions captured in the painting, and historical context, enabling a better understanding of the message conveyed within the works. The analysis is based on examples of works and motifs present in the work of artists such as Jacek Malczewski, Władysław Podkowiński, Jan Matejko, Józef Pankiewicz, and Zofia Stryjeńska. The format of the meetings allows participants to develop the ability to independently "read" paintings and deepen their sensitivity to the language of art. The meetings will be led by charismatic art historian Jolanta Bobala, who will passionately and confidently guide participants through the world of paintings, teaching them to look closely and discover their meanings independently.

Lecturer:
Jolanta Bobala - graduate of art history at the Institute of Art History, Jagiellonian University. She is interested in turn-of-the-century painting, photography, and methods of image interpretation. She has published in "Szum" Magazine. She collaborates with the Education Department of the National Museum in Krakow. She leads guided tours of Krakow and its museums as part of the Art to Go! program.