An archive of the creative process – the genetic approach to research Cover Image

Archiwum procesu twórczego – podejście genetyczne w badaniach dzieł sztuki
An archive of the creative process – the genetic approach to research

Author(s): Marlena Wilczak
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: genetic criticism; archive; personal papers; creative process

Summary/Abstract: This paper outlines the Polish reception of achievements of the French school of genetic criticism. It highlights the applicability of this methodology in research on the archives of artists, in particular autobiographical writings that shed light on the creative process. The second part of the paper presents approaches currently emerging in France, where the method of genetic criticism in research on artistic archives is becoming more prominent.

  • Issue Year: 13/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 7-18
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish