The symbolism of Adam Asnyk with Muse by Jacek Malczewski

The essay's goal is to interpret Jacek Malczewski's picture Adam Asnyk with Muse (1894-1897) as a symbolic work. The main argument is that the painting does not depict a scene with a poet being inspired by a muse. The starting point of the analysis is the conclusion that the Muse is not pl...

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Main Author: Haake, Michał
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: International Association of Research Institutes in the History of Art (RIHA) 2012-04-01
Series:RIHA Journal
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Online Access:http://www.riha-journal.org/articles/2012/2012-apr-jun/haake-symbolism