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Portret wielokrotny: Art History Workshops Exploring Old Masters and Portraiture

Delve into the biography and oeuvre of Abraham van den Tempel, examining portraiture through historical and contemporary lenses.

The "Portret wielokrotny" exhibition presented a series of enriching art history workshops for adults and seniors. These sessions explored the intricate history of painting, with a deep dive into Dutch Baroque artist Abraham van den Tempel's work and its socio-political creation context. Participants discussed the history of portraiture, including its diverse genres and how historical masters continue to inspire contemporary art practices today.

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Exhibition summary

A series of art history workshops for adults focusing on Old Masters painting, particularly the work of Abraham van den Tempel and the genre of portraiture. The workshops explored the social and political contexts of art creation, the history of portraiture, and its connection to contemporary art.

Curatorial context

This exhibition, titled 'Portret wielokrotny' (Multiple Portraits), comprised a series of workshops for adults and seniors that delved into the history of painting, with a particular focus on the work of the Dutch Baroque painter Abraham van den Tempel. The workshops were designed to accompany the exhibition of his painting 'Portrait of a Dutch Patrician and his Family'. Participants engaged in discussions about the art of the Old Masters and the socio-political conditions under which great works were created, examining Tempel's oeuvre in the context of his biography and external activities. The sessions also considered the history of portraiture in art, the roles of various portrait genres, and how contemporary artists draw inspiration from historical masters. Specific attention was given to Tempel's painting 'Portrait of Jan van Amstel and Anna Boxhoorn', which was part of Stanisław August's collection and displayed in the King's Yellow Room at the Royal Castle in Warsaw.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets were available for individual sessions or as a four-session pass. The price for one meeting was 20 PLN, and a four-meeting pass was 60 PLN. Registration was required via email or phone.

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Aug 8, 2017 – Oct 10, 1959
Artist line / attribution
Workshops led by Anna Maria Cyrych-Bajkowska and Dr. Marek Maksymczak.
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