Warsaw: Art Talk on the Cultural Heritage in Poland Warsaw: Art Talk on the City's Heritage

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ID: GYG881973-1386816
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Country: Poland

Duration: 01:00 hours


Description

Join an art talk in Warsaw and learn about Poland's cultural heritage. You will also learn about selected works of art that can be seen in Poland.
Join a fascinating art talk on Poland's cultural heritage.

Embark on a captivating journey through Polish art history with a lecture spotlighting five iconic masterpieces. We'll begin with Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic Lady with an Ermine at the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, exploring its Renaissance origins and the sitter's identity. Next, we'll examine Hans Memling's The Last Judgement in Gdańsk, a stunning example of Early Netherlandish painting with its intricate details and theological significance. The lecture continues with Rembrandt van Rijn's Landscape with the Good Samaritan, delving into the artist’s unique approach to landscape and storytelling. We will then turn our attention to Jan Matejko, exploring The Battle of Grunwald and Stańczyk. This lecture offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of Poland's rich artistic heritage

Meet your guide, Justyna Napiórkowska, PhD, an art historian and political scientist in the historical heart of Warsaw, in the cosy interior of an art gallery in the Old Town Market Square.

Learn about the post-war reconstruction process that caused the town to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Today, it is on the UNESCO list, and its districts, palaces, churches, and museums are full of objects that are a perfect pretext for telling stories about history.

Highlights

  • Learn about the history of Warsaw and its heritage in the context of Poland
  • Hear about the city's dark history and former multiculturalism
  • Discover the post-war reconstruction process that caused the city to rise
  • Listen to stories about the city's districts, palaces, churches, and museums
  • See selected works of art that can be seen in Poland and learn about their history

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Galeria Sztuki Katarzyny Napiórkowskiej Rynek Starego Miasta 19/21/21a Warsaw ground floor, entrance through a red brick gothic gate
INCLUDED
  • 60 minutes Art Talk on the history of Warsaw and its heritage
  • Expert guidance by Dr. Justyna Napiórkowska
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.