Published: 2024-12-20

Tutor, Professor, Master. Graphic and Drawing Courses by Ignacy Łopieński

Piotr P. Czyż
Artifex Novus
Section: Artykuły tematyczne
https://doi.org/10.21697/an.14434

Abstract

Ignacy Łopieński (1865–1941) was one of the artists to whom Polish original graphic art owes its revival at the beginning of the 20th century. During his studies in Munich, he excellently mastered the printmakers workshop, which he used in both reproductive and original graphic art. After returning to the homeland, he initiated the popularization of graphic art, which was to be served, among others, by the Society of Friends of the Graphic Arts (1912–1918), founded on his initiative in Warsaw, as well as pedagogical and popularizing activities. One of the effects of his work was the interest of Polish painters in graphic techniques, mainly etchings. Such outstanding artists as Leon Wyczółkowski and Zofia Stankiewiczówna benefited from his help and guidance.

Łopieński repeatedly emphasized the importance of art education, especially drawing. This was reflected in his pedagogical activity for both adults and young people. He was the supervisor of the drawing rooms of the Museum of Crafts and Applied Arts in Warsaw, a drawing teacher in Warsaw girls’ secondary schools, he also conducted classes in graphic techniques at the Society of Friends of Graphic Arts, the School of Fine Arts named after Wojciech Gerson, organized by the Warsaw Society of Fine Arts and the School of Fine Arts of Blanka Mercère. He also led courses in his studio on Lwowska Street and the enigmatic School of Painting and Drawing Art founded by Prof. I. Łopieński, located in the building of the Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts.

Keywords:

printmakers, original prints, education, artistic education in Warsaw, artistic culture of Warsaw

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Czyż, P. P. (2024). Tutor, Professor, Master. Graphic and Drawing Courses by Ignacy Łopieński. Artifex Novus, (8), 172–187. https://doi.org/10.21697/an.14434

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