Art in Poland, 1572-1764

Art in Poland, 1572-1764
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 394
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ISBN-10 : 9780300079180
ISBN-13 : 0300079184
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Book Synopsis Art in Poland, 1572-1764 by : Jan K. Ostrowski

Download or read book Art in Poland, 1572-1764 written by Jan K. Ostrowski and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the golden years of the baroque era, Poland expressed creative ties to East and West in extraordinary works of fine and decorative art. This illustrated book displays more than 150 pieces that celebrate the cross-cultural richness of Poland's creative output during this period. From the dramatic uniform of the winged hussar complete with feathered wings and leopard skin to traditional portraits of royalty to a Turkish-style beverage service, these splendid objects represent Poland's diversity and breadth at a time when it was the largest land empire in Europe, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. This book is the catalogue for a major exhibition at The Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. The Art Institute of Chicago, Huntsville Museum of Art. The San Diego Museum of Art. The Philbrook Museum of Art, and the Royal Castle in Warsaw.

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