This unique interactive book invites children to uncover the rich heritage of the Royal Łazienki Museum. Explore the hidden stories within the Old Orangery, from King Stanisław August's court theatre to the royal sculpture gallery. Engaging activities encourage young readers to draw, create, and connect with the history of art and culture. It's a journey into ancient Greece and Warsaw's past, fostering creativity and learning.
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This interactive book for children explores the secrets of the Old Orangery at the Royal Łazienki Museum. It tells stories of King Stanisław August's era, focusing on court theatre, sculpture galleries, and art, inviting young readers to draw, complete tasks, and create their own worlds within its pages.
Król, muzy i pomarańcze (King, Muses, and Oranges) is an engaging publication designed for children, inviting them to discover the hidden stories and artistic treasures within the Old Orangery at the Royal Łazienki Museum. Authored by Aleksandra Pawlińska with illustrations by Wojciech Pawliński, the book transports young readers back to the era of King Stanisław August, highlighting the importance of culture and art during his reign. It delves into the intricacies of the court theatre, the royal sculpture gallery, and the illusionistic paintings adorning the historic building's walls. Readers will journey to ancient Greece to meet the nine muses, and then find them depicted in Warsaw. More than just a reading material, this book is a hands-on experience filled with pages for completion, creative tasks, and playful activities. Children are encouraged to dance to the rhythm of the architecture, cultivate their own orange grove, learn about sculpture creation, and even design their own special effects machines and theaters. It's an invitation to read, draw, cut, and glue, fostering creativity and a deeper connection with the museum's rich heritage.
The book 'Król, muzy i pomarańcze' can be purchased in the museum's e-shop.
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