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Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1810 - 1849) Fryderyk Chopin (French: Frédéric Chopin), Polonized form: Szopen (born February 22 or March 1, 1810 in Żelazowa Wola, died October 17, 1849 in Paris) - Polish composer and pianist. From October 1831 he lived in France. He is considered one of the greatest Romantic composers, as well as one of the most important Polish composers in history. He was one of the most famous pianists of his time, often called the poet of the piano. Elements characteristic of Chopin's works are in-depth expression and drawing on the stylistic patterns of Polish folk music.
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BOLESŁAW CHROBRY (967 - 1025) Son of Mieszko I, the first crowned king of Poland. He was an ally of Emperor Otto III, whom he hosted in Gniezno in 1000. He led victorious wars for Milsko and Lusatia. He organized missionary trips to Kyiv. He placed his son-in-law Svatopluk on the Russian throne and regained the Cherven Castles, previously occupied by Prince Vladimir of Kiev, annexing them to his state. Historians are increasingly adding the word "Great" to his name.
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The board commemorates Saint. Stanisław of Szczepanów (also Stanisław Szczepanowski), bishop of Krakow, martyr, saint of the Catholic Church and one of the main patrons of Poland. The illumination placed on the board shows Saint. Stanisław as the patron saint of the Kingdom of Poland and comes from the work of Jan Długosz entitled Catalog of the Archbishops of Gniezno (Latin: Catalogus archiepiscoporum gnesnensium) from before 1476. The author of the painting is the Cistercian Stanisław Samoshootnik, a. Stanisław of Mogila (1480 - 541) - Polish painter, illuminator and miniaturist. The illustrations for the catalog were made several dozen years after Jan Długosz's death.
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The prayer called Saint Patrick's Breastplate is one of the most interesting relics of early Christianity. This type of hymn of an apotropaic and exorcistic nature was widely used in Ireland and Scotland between the 5th and 12th centuries. The prayer is meant to act as a spiritual armor. A specific definition of the term comes from the 11th-century Liber Hymnorum: “It is a religious protection of body and soul against demons, men and vices. Any person who sings it to God with great concentration, every day, will not see demons. It will protect him from every poison and envy, he will be protected from sudden death, and it will be a shield for his soul after death.”
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CASIMIR THE GREAT (1310 – 1370) The last of the Piast dynasty, king of Poland from 1333. Due to his talented foreign policy and the small number of wars fought, he was called the "diplomatic king" and "he who found Poland wooden and left it brick", due to the construction of dozens of new cities and expansion or building several hundred new castles and fortresses. His reign actually consolidated the process of unification of Polish lands and led Poland out of political isolation in Europe, after nearly two centuries of division.
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The calendar contains an alchemical, medieval recipe for gold from the "Collection of recipes for various arts" - Schedule diversarum artium, Theophilus Presbyter (ca. 1070-1125). The schedule allows for a detailed familiarization and analysis of the techniques of artistic crafts in the Middle Ages. The work is divided into three volumes. The first volume contains information on techniques, production and use of materials for drawing and painting, the use of paint and ink, especially for book painting and wall painting. The second volume concerns stained glass and stained glass technique. The third volume is devoted to goldsmithing and it is there that the oh-so-"practical" recipe for gold is given.
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The nutrition board "Champions of healthy eating and physical activity" is a verbal and graphic illustration of the principles of healthy eating. This is an innovative scheme that groups food products and presents them in the form of a sports podium with a very clear evaluative division. Unlike the popular food pyramid scheme, which is not very suggestive for young people, our original board presents the healthiest products in a fun and clear way in the first and subsequent places on the podium. Unhealthy or even harmful dishes were pointedly placed in the garbage. The graphic message is complemented by ten essential principles of healthy eating placed at the top of the publication.
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MIESZKO I (922-992) The first historical ruler of the Polish lands, the actual creator of the Polish statehood. A skilful politician and a talented leader. He fought battles for Western Pomerania and wars with Bohemia, conquering Silesia and Lesser Poland. By being baptised in 966, he strengthened the state, putting it on a par with the Christian countries of Europe. He established a Polish bishopric in Gniezno, and initiated the construction of numerous fortified towns and churches.
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Scroll with an image of Prince Casimir the Restorer, painted in watercolour by the artist of our publishing house, Marek Miha. The portrait is a colourful interpretation of drawings from the series Poczet królów i książąt polskich (A Selection of Polish Kings and Princes) made in pencil by Jan Matejko. KAZIMIERZ THE RENEWER (1016 - 1058) Casimir Charles I, more commonly known as the Restorer, ruled Poland from 1039 to 1058. He failed to take power after his father Mieszko II, was exiled, and the country descended into chaos. In 1039, the Restorer returned to the country and, with the help of the German Emperor and a Ruthenian prince, gradually regained power, rebuilt the country, recreated the ecclesiastical metropolis and made Krakow the new capital. However, he was no longer able to regain the royal crown.
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Patriotic and educational board, compendium of national symbols. We make it in various sizes so that customers can adjust it to their needs and local conditions. The publication presents the modern state emblem, a selection of historical emblems, and the full text of the national anthem (Dąbrowski Mazurka).
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The Polish Memorial is a unique board, a one-of-a-kind vademecum of Polish history, presenting in a condensed verbal and graphic form the principles of the thousand-year-old heritage of the Polish nation. The main theme of the publication is an anniversary calendar of Polish history written in the form of a historical essay by prof. Andrzej Nowak, an outstanding scientist and committed patriot. The 100th anniversary of regaining independence became an impulse for the historian to present other significant anniversaries. Describing over 1,000 years of Polish history, the professor brings us closer to the historical continuity of Polish fate and the importance of the generational transmission of culture and tradition. At the bottom of the memorial, we have placed replicas of historical seals of Polish rulers and people and institutions significantly inscribed in Polish cultural heritage. Apart from the title essay, there are symbols of national identity on the board: - national emblem and anthem, - engravings depicting the former capitals of Poland - Gniezno, Krakow and the modern capital - Warsaw, and Częstochowa as the spiritual capital of the country, - images of the most outstanding Poles, those considered to be the Fathers of Independence in 1918, and representatives of generations that have maintained their independence deed and legacy over the millennium, - significant messages and statements about Poland and Poles, - a brief description of the history of Poland's independence and symbolically illustrating it with engravings. The canons of Polishness written down and illustrated on the board by the editors, apart from their educational function, are also an aesthetic element of the patriotic decor of apartments and offices, expressing respect and attachment to tradition.
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Polish Chronicles – So that time does not erase and oblivion
Polish Chronicles – is a series of boards devoted to important events in the history of Poland. The Battle of Warsaw (also called the Miracle on the Vistula) fought on August 13-25, 1920 was a breakthrough battle of the Polish-Bolshevik war fought in the years 1919-1920. The scale of the victory of the Polish forces made it one of the most important battles in the history of Europe and the world
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