Author: Stanley S. Sokol
Hardcover: 271 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.75 x 10.50 x 7.25
Publisher: McFarland & Company; (March 2000)
ISBN: 0786406976
Book Description
This is a comprehensive biographical dictionary of Polish artists from the fourteenth century to the present day. Nearly 1,300 men and women who have made lasting contributions in the fields of painting, illustration, sculpture, stage design, architecture, tapestry, etching, and other media are listed alphabetically. Included are those native to Poland, those of Polish descent, and those born elsewhere who did their art in Poland. Each entry provides the artist's name, biographical information, medium employed, and overall contribution to Poland's artistic tradition. Photographs accompany many entries.
About the Author
Chicago native Stanley S. Sokol is the son of a Polish immigrant father. After service in the United States Army and a career in radiology, he now researches Polish studies. He is an officer of several Polish organizations and has written of notable Poles.