Postać artysty we współczesnej powieści historycznej Der Sünderchor Claudii i Nadji Beinert
The figure of an artist in a contemporary historical novel Der Sünderchor by Claudia and Nadja Beinert

Author(s): Elwira Poleszczuk
Subject(s): Sociology of Art
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Middle Ages; cathedral; individualism; contemporary historical novel
Summary/Abstract: During the 12th century; a shift in mentality of medieval people occurred. An American scholar of the Middle Ages; Charles Homer Haskins underscored the foregoing fact already at the beginning of the 20th century indicating the development of individualism both in terms of legal system and religiosity. A similar shift can be observed in the art of that period; which transitions from typological to individualized approach and starts to emphasize not typical features but those of particular characters while capturing their idiosyncrasy. Also; change takes place when it comes to the position of an artist; who no longer remains an anonymous; humble artisan labouring for the greater glory of God; and instead; transforms into appreciated; renowned creator recognized by his name. The multifaceted shift in question is depicted in a historical novel Der Sünderchor [The Sinners Quire] by Claudia and Nadja Beinert. The artist presented therein; known as the Naumburg Master; creates the western quire of Naumburg Cathedral and embellishes it with statues of its ten founders which; due to their novel; individualised design; went down in history outshining their models.

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