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1. www.polishnews.com › jan-matejko-painting-historyJan Matejko—painting, history, modernity – A lecture by ...

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   Jan Matejko will be presented as a creator fascinated primarily by the history of Poland and the entire Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and also, which is particularly important today, the region of Central and Eastern Europe.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jan_MatejkoJan Matejko - Wikipedia

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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. [ 2 ][ 3 ] His works include large scale oil paintings such as ...

3. www.dailyartmagazine.com › jan-matejko-the-painterJan Matejko – The Painter of Polish History - DailyArt Magazine

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   Jan 21, 2021 · Jan Matejko (1838–1893) is one of the most famous Polish painters. When he was in his twenties, he was twice awarded the gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris, where his paintings hung alongside the works of Alexandre Cabanel and Jean-Léon Gérôme.

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4. thisismytribe.org › jan-matejko-the-master-ofJan Matejko: The Master of Polish Historical Painting

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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.

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5. polishhistory.pl › jan-matejko-the-painter-ofJan Matejko: The Painter of Polish History

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Matejko’s historical painting, however, was first and foremost an answer to what was perhaps the main question asked by Poles during the Partitions: why did Poland lose its independence and disappear from the map of Europe?

6. polishatheart.com › artist-jan-matejko-puttingArtist Jan Matejko - putting Poland on the map - Polish at heart

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   May 28, 2021 · “Matejko saw his role not merely as recording great events from Polish history, but at expressing their deep inner meaning for Poles.” Through choosing to paint these events, Matejko put the history of a non-existent country on the world map .

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   Who is Jan Matejko?

   • Jan Matejko, Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversations with God, 1873, Collegium Novum, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland. Probably the most famous painting of Matejko is Battle of Grunwald (1878) depicting another event from Polish history, this time from 1410. It is the victory of the Polish-Lithuanian army over the Teutonic Knights.

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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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   Where did Jan Matejko live?

   • Jan Matejko, Self-portrait, 1892, National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. Matejko lived all his life in Krakow, where he studied at the School of Fine Arts (1852–1858) and where he chose historical painting as his specialization. In 1859, Matejko also received a scholarship from the School of Fine Arts in Munich.

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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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   What is the most famous painting of Matejko?

   • Probably the most famous painting of Matejko is Battle of Grunwald (1878) depicting another event from Polish history, this time from 1410. It is the victory of the Polish-Lithuanian army over the Teutonic Knights. The painter placed historical figures on the painting.

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   How did Matejko respond to the attacks of Rejtan?

   • Matejko responded to these accusations with the painting Judgement on Matejko (1867), depicting himself being pilloried, and expressing his regret at being treated as the worst villain because he was ‘guilty of death’. The artist may have felt hurt by the attacks, as they missed the most important message of Rejtan.

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   Watch the recording of the lecture "Jan Matejko - painting, history, modernity," given by the Director of the National Museum in Krakow, Poland, Prof. Andrze...

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