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1. • • His works were so important because in the nineteenth century Poland was partitioned, so reminding his compatriots of scenes from their national history served the purpose of “cheering the hearts” and it also fits into the pan-European fashion of historical painting.
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   Who was Jan Matejko?

   • Jan Matejko was one of the highest regarded painters in the history of Polish art. He is considered the most outstanding representative of Historicism in Polish painting. He painted over three hundred historical, religious and allegorical oil paintings and portraits and made several hundred drawings and sketches.

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   Why is Matejko a great pedagogue?

   • Matejko has always been considered an outstanding artist and pedagogue, a committed defender of the monuments of Krakow, and his synthesis of Polish history has lastingly shaped the Poles' conception of their history.

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   Why is Matejko important?

   • Matejko's art played a key role in promoting Polish history and national identity at a time when Poland was partitioned and lacked political autonomy. At the same time, Matejko's painting style has been criticised as old-fashioned and overly theatrical, labeled as "antiquarian realism".

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   Why are Matejko's paintings important?

   • Matejko’s paintings are extremely important for Polish culture, and his Gallery of Kings and Princes of Poland determined the iconography of Polish rulers. His paintings have become an iconic reflection on historical events and helped shape the imagination of subsequent generations of Poles.

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   Where was Matejko born and died?

   • He was born in 1838 in Kraków and died there many years later. Works by Matejko is a treasure of Poland, one of the most popular and appreciated paintings in history.

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   How did Matejko make his paintings more realistic?

   • To make his paintings even more realistic, Matejko worked taking care of every single detail. Several items related to the process of creating the paintings, still exist. Matejko ordered special replicas of old pieces of clothing, hats, and other items that enriched his work.

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   Matejko has always been considered an outstanding artist and pedagogue, a committed defender of the monuments of Krakow, and his synthesis of Polish history has lastingly shaped the Poles' conception of their history.

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   Jan Alojzy Matejko (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjan aˈlɔjzɨ maˈtɛjkɔ] ⓘ; also known as Jan Mateyko; 24 June 1838 [nb 1] – 1 November 1893) was a Polish painter, a leading 19th-century exponent of history painting, known for depicting nodal events from Polish history.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Matejko drew his belief in the influence of providence on the fate of nations from his strong Catholic faith and history, from which emerged a picture of Polish history as closely linked to Christianity.

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   Jan Matejko (born 1838 in Kraków, died 1893 in Kraków) showed the former grandeur of the Polish Republic and the glory of its armies to lift the hearts and minds of Poles and to resurrect faith in the restoration of an independent country.

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   Jan Matejko was an unquestionable talent, undoubtedly one of the most famous painters in the history of Poland. Although he didn’t mean to distort the history, the beauty of his works blew minds of the viewers. He was born in 1838 in Kraków and died there many years later.

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Jan Matejko (1838-1893) stands as one of Poland’s most revered painters, celebrated for his monumental contributions to historical painting. His works are characterized by their meticulous detail, dramatic compositions, and rich symbolism, offering deep insights into Poland’s past.