Conversations with God: Jan Matejko's Copernicus - by Christopher Riopelle & Owen Gingerich & Andrzej Szczerski (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Two icons of Polish culture and history, an artist and an astronomer<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Two icons of Polish culture and history, an artist and an astronomer</b> <p/> 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, <i>Copernicus</i>, 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Christopher Riopelle</b> is The Neil Westreich Curator of Post 1800 Paintings at the National Gallery, London. <b>Owen Gingerich</b> is professor emeritus of Astronomy and the History of Science, Harvard Univeristy, and senior astronomer emeritus at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. <b>Andrzej Szczerski</b> is director of the National Museum in Krakow.
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