Bibliograph

Conversations with God, Jan Matejko's Copernicus, Christopher Riopelle, Andrzej Szczerski and Owen Gingerich

Type

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Conversations with God, Jan Matejko's Copernicus, Christopher Riopelle, Andrzej Szczerski and Owen Gingerich

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Conversations with God

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

311699

Responsibility statement

Christopher Riopelle, Andrzej Szczerski and Owen Gingerich

Sub title

Jan Matejko's Copernicus

Summary

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

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