Malowane skrzynie posażne w zbiorach Muzeum „Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie”
Painted Dowry Chests in the Collection of the Museum “Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park in Chorzów”
Author(s): Damian AdamczakSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, History of Art
Published by: Wydawnictwo Muzeum „Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie”
Keywords: Upper Silesia; industrial part of Upper Silesia; Silesian Beskids; Cieszyn Silesia; Dąbrowa Basin; painted chest
Summary/Abstract: The Museum “Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park in Chorzów” museum has 32 painted dowry chests. The study concerns selected chests discussed on the basis of the region they come from. Most of the antique chests have undergone thorough conservation. The paintings of the chests are typical for particular regions. The oldest chest origianates from 1791. The youngest dates back to 1909. In one of the discussed examples, the chest is signed with the name of Andrys Bujok.
Journal: Rocznik Muzeum „Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie”
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 10
- Page Range: 190-204
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Polish