Conversations With God: Jan Matejko's Copernicus - Couverture souple

Riopelle, Christopher; Gingerich, Owen; Szczerski, Andrzej

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 185709669X ISBN 13 : 9781857096699

Editeur : National Gallery Company Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

Two icons of Polish culture and history, an artist and an astronomer

Largely unknown outside his homeland, Jan Matejko (1838–93) is widely regarded as the national painter of Poland, where he is revered for his huge minutely detailed depictions of key moments in the nation’s history. Focusing on Matejko’s masterpiece, Copernicus, this generously illustrated book introduces the artist to a wider public. His monumental painting celebrates the achievements of Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1543), whose heliocentric theory transformed our understanding of the universe. Rather than depicting Copernicus at the moment of his discovery, Matejko chose to paint him on a rooftop in his hometown of Frombork, discussing the matter with God. Copernicus was never excommunicated for challenging the authority of the Church; indeed, enlightened clerics of the day celebrated his breakthrough.

Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press

Exhibition Schedule:

The National Gallery, London
(March 25–June 27, 2021)

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Christopher Riopelle is The Neil Westreich Curator of Post 1800 Paintings at the National Gallery, London. Owen Gingerich is professor emeritus of Astronomy and the History of Science, Harvard Univeristy, and senior astronomer emeritus at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Andrzej Szczerski is director of the National Museum in Krakow.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Gallery Company Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 185709669X
• ISBN 13: 9781857096699
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible