„Moja droga siostro” – epistolarne lekcje sztuki Vincenta van Gogha
„My Dear Sister”: Vincent van Gogh’s Epistolary Lessons of Art
Author(s): Agnieszka MaterneSubject(s): Visual Arts, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Akademia Zamojska
Keywords: Vincent van Gogh; letters; epistolography; art education; education through art; lego®;
Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the letters of Vincent van Gogh – particularly those addressed to his sister Willemien – as a unique educational resource. It highlights van Gogh’s reflections on artistic creation and the philosophy of life. The author analyzes the potential of these letters within the framework of epistolary pedagogy, emphasizing their value as tools for cultural transmission and pedagogical reflection. The paper draws attention to contemporary reinterpretations, such as lego® sets inspired by his paintings, which demonstrate the continued educational relevance of van Gogh’s art. The artist’s epistolography emerges here as a model of integrated art. – marked by artistic humility, emotional depth, and cognitive self-insight.
Journal: Biografistyka Pedagogiczna
- Issue Year: 10/2025
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 123-144
- Page Count: 22
- Language: Polish
