Explore Daily Life in 17th Century Poland: Engaging Workshops at Royal Łazienki Museum
Delve into Baroque era customs, fashion, and cuisine with educator Ludmiła Waślicka in this unique historical series.
The Royal Łazienki Museum invites you to a fascinating workshop series, 'Daily Life in 17th Century Poland'. Participants will explore the intricate aspects of the Baroque era, including historical fashion, travel, and culinary traditions. Engage in interactive sessions designed for adults and youth, drawing inspiration from figures like Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski. Uncover the rich cultural tapestry of this pivotal historical period through expert-led discussions and hands-on activities.
About Życie codzienne w Polsce w XVII wieku at Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw
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Exhibition summary
This workshop series for adults and youth (14+) explores the daily life of 17th-century Poland, delving into historical fashion, cuisine, travel, and funeral customs. Guided by Ludmiła Waślicka, participants will engage with the era through interactive sessions inspired by figures like Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski.
Curatorial context
The Royal Łazienki Museum presents a captivating workshop series for adults and youth aged 14 and above, titled "Daily Life in Poland in the 17th Century." This program offers a deep dive into the Baroque era, using historical figures like Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski as a focal point. Participants will explore multifaceted aspects of 17th-century existence, including fashion, cuisine, the realities of travel, and solemn funeral customs.
The series comprises five distinct sessions held on specific dates throughout May, June, and August 2024. Each workshop is led by educator Ludmiła Waślicka and promises an engaging experience. Topics range from the 'Grand Tour' and travel diaries to an examination of 17th-century attire and its symbolic meanings, culminating in hands-on activities like creating 'pukiel miłości' (a love lock). Further sessions delve into the intricacies of noble dining rituals, including table setting, dishes, and the display of wealth through silver, with participants even attempting to recreate historical recipes. The program also examines the societal position and daily lives of women in the 17th century and concludes with a reflection on funeral customs, drawing connections to philosophical and artistic representations of life and death from the period.
Admission and ticket notes
Admission is 10 PLN per person. Tickets can be purchased online via the provided link, with an additional transaction fee applied. These workshops are part of the educational program for the temporary exhibition 'The Art of Good Thinking. The Legacy of Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski'.
The workshops are designed for adults and youth aged 14 and above.
Życie codzienne w Polsce w XVII wieku key exhibition facts
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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 27, 2024 – Aug 26, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Led by Ludmiła Waślicka, educator at the Royal Łazienki Museum.
Warsaw
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