Symbolika i znaczenie konia w kulturze i sztuce na przestrzeni wieków
Symbolism and Significance of the Horse in Culture and Art over the Centuries
Author(s): Arleta WitekSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: horse; equestrian sport; horse in the art; Republic of the Nobles; horses in the Republic of Nobles
Summary/Abstract: In the ancient times horse riding took over the heart of aristocracy. The horse was considered as a unique creation, which was a representation of noble origin. In ancient Greece, the rider was identified with a warrior. Around the horses appeared a lot of political and social meanings, especially important in the Middle Ages and the early modern period. An important role, that horses used to have in the society, was reflected in the art: painting and sculpture. The Republic of the Nobles was a country that loved horses more than others, gave them new symbols and meanings.
Journal: ZOOPHILOLOGICA. Polish Journal of Animal Studies
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 373-387
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Polish